Relish: Relationship & Couples Reviews

by Zharrief

Relish requires your phone number before providing any functionality. Apps that take your privacy seriously do not require you give personally identifiable information to them. Instead they make providing such information optional, but not required, to use basic functionality of Relish . For instance Relish could have required an email address (which can easily be anonymous), instead of a phone number (which are hard to make anonymous). This is likely because they wish to use your phone number to collect additional information from you from data brokers (such as your address, education and employment history, family and associates, etc).

If you’re OK with that, then feel free to provide your phone number.

by Kaybeedubyoo

I actually subscribed so we will give it a shot for six months but I’m not sure if it will actually help us address some of the deeper seated issues in our relationship. The quizzes are totally pointless. They have very limited answers and don’t include any concrete follow up steps. The date night ideas are cute but I wish there was a way to bookmark or schedule them or something. There’s no point in reading a date night idea on a Tuesday when the prep involved would make it impossible to do until a weekend. The lessons are helpful but they don’t seem to happen everyday, only sporadically. The Daily Sparks are silly conversation starters like Table Topics- again, not that helpful at actually improving our relationship. The little notes that I get from my partner, written in his own words, are the best thing and the Mindful Moments are good for that. The rest of the features are a whole lot of “fluff” that doesn’t really help you address relationship issues.

by C.M.SUM

Relish was fantastic...at first. We did the activities of the first week and as we went through more of them we started to question why we were working on some things while we had so many issues in other areas. I think Relish would be better if we were able to choose the things we wanted to work on each week. Allow us to choose a few topics that we would each like to work on as well as maybe one or two that this app believes would be beneficial based on the responses from our quizzes. It just feels too generic and not personal enough.

by Mvonbarn

My fiancé and I love the exercises; it creates a neutral space for us to open up and be vulnerable and leaves an opening for communication when we’re together. The exercises are exactly on point with what we need, and they help to remind us to put our relationship first.
That being said, there are a few bugs. For example, I’ll get a notification that my fiancé sent me a new note for a specific exercise. When I go to that note, it doesn’t show me what he wrote, and if I tap on the notification bar in-app that says I have a new note, it doesn’t re-direct. I’m getting notes that he sent pretty late- I just received notes today that were from October 11th. I think it just needs a better flow from me doing an exercise and him doing an exercise. I know that we can choose to do our available exercises in any order, but I’m unable to see when he completes exercises or sends a note when he sends it.

by OrganizedLady

I almost never do reviews, but there is legitimately damaging information being shared on Relish. I agree with their analysis of attachment styles, but it shouldn’t be one person’s responsibility to work with this when you’re in relationship. It needs to be ongoing work as a _couple_. There is no “calm down” switch for people with anxious attachment styles. There’s therapy, partner work, etc... self awareness is part of that of course, but not the complete answer. I think Relish is onto something, but maybe a little too simplistic. Get a good couples counselor instead.

by Katyaa_ac

I really do like this app, I like the personal couch (even though it seems like everyone has the same “named” person so it seems a little shady to on that front. But other then that the mini lessons are pretty good and help.

One thing that I think could make this a much better program and would then make it 1000% worth the $, (Cant even believe I spent that much) is if it would be a little more like Relish “lasting”. In lasting, you are able to see your partners responses. I think that helps a lot by giving you an insight to what their thinking and how they really feel about certain things in ways that they might never explain them to you. This is why I LOVE the quizzes you guys give. They are literally my fav part of the whole app. I think that type of insight is wha helps any relationship out the most.

by TrentMC

Just paid for the premium service and have found it to be mostly useful. Like the questions and the back and forth with my wife.
Relish is not great though. Some sections ask for you to write detailed messages. This can take time and if a call comes in or you tap another notification, instead of picking up where you left off, it deletes your message and makes you answer the questions again in the lesson. Very poorly designed process for lessons and very frustrating to lose all that work because it doesn’t save what you had already typed. I literally switched back to Relish within 15 seconds and it refreshed the lesson and when I got back to the screen it had deleted all that I had typed.

by Great Ideas Just A Click Away

We’ve been using Relish for a couple of weeks now. It’s help us put down some areas where we were struggling in an open space (we both have difficulty sharing things with each other right now) and telling each other our needs.

What needs work is being able to find what my spouse did. I’ll get a notification saying he sent me something. Sometimes it pops right up on my “to-do list” other times it doesn’t and I have a have to scroll through my “done” folder and start looking through things. I’m sure I’ve missed things because of this.

by Y031206

Relish pin points issues n gives suggestions on how to handle situations in an alternative manner. They are ideas to handle differently than normal. May work may not? But it’s up to you to test these ideas out rather than dealing with the same problems the same way as always. Helps to read a different way to handle things. But man Relish is expensive after the feee trial but may be worth it? Just had my first day using it and it opened my mind a bit.

by Other Other Susan!

My partner selected Relish out of a list of five suggestions I gave him as a result of infidelity. We have been using it for a little over a week now and I can already see a difference. We are learning about areas in our relationship where we have conflict or the possibility of conflict and the ways to work through them effectively. Relish has a major focus on the positives of relationships, which really helps remind me why I was drawn to my partner to begin with. I don’t know if we would be working through this so well without Relish. I wish there were more ways to interact with your partners responses to prompts such as reactions or comments and that there was at least one prompt guaranteed everyday. That way you can still connect daily if you finish early. I am also very excited for the journal feature to come out.

by Reviewer1621

Good app but the forced upsell screen to try the more expensive personal relationship coaching, after you have already paid for Relish , Is really annoying. You can’t go on to continue in additional app tasks until you have opened that screen and then dismissed it. I think if we had known how annoying that is, every day, we would have tried one of the many other apps before purchasing this one.

by Bridges2529

After a year that included a relapse and a pandemic, we needed some guidance to get our relationship moving in the right direction again. We have included this app as a part of our relationship recovery program. this app provides us with easy to understand information on relationships and manageable actions to promote growth within ourselves and with each other.

by DrabaLee

My husband and I started this app on a whim and are pleasantly surprised. It’s become part of our daily routine to stop, read a few articles, complete a quiz, and basically think of each other and our relationship. Something we’ve felt too busy to do since having kids. We are very obviously getting close like we used to be. While we still have a ways to go, communication has now been opened and we are seeing each other again with fresher eyes and a renewed mindset.

by Relish User

this app has been a great reminder to be a bit more present in my relationship and that the little things go a long way. With the stresses of everyday work, parenting, etc. sometimes taking over my world, it is helpful to have this app send me some simple ideas a few times a week on things I can do to keep my relationship high on my priority list too!

by Iheartdorks

Relish is a great resource for strengthening my relationship.

I have found the nudges so helpful for keeping me mindful about my marriage. It’s helped me and my husband acknowledge the strengths of our relationship and make small adjustments to the way we interact with each other (phubbing is way down!) to improve our connection.

The short articles are full of evidence supporting each practice and the tone of all the content is positive, encouraging, and friendly.

by Relishing Relisher

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten about relationships is that it’s hard as heck but it will only work if both people WANT to try and WANT to be in it. I know this app isn’t a currar all but it’s such an encouraging and thought provoking path to wanting my relationship with my partner to get stronger and to feel more connected. I think Relish does a great job at helping you connect with your partner and learn more about them by getting you to ask the tougher questions. Think of this app as a support system; it’s not perfect but it’s always going to be there for you if you just reach out.

by WestSideNyc77

Have been using this app for over a year and have tried several other apps before it. Finally an app that delivers ideas, tips and coaching that actually makes sense and is easy to work into your day. It has improved communication in our relationship and brought back the inside jokes and giggles that seemed to be missing after years of marriage and two kids. Love it!

by Landin_S

I have worked in behavioral health for the last decade and I am always skeptical of self help apps and other similar apps that try to slim down therapy, but Relish got it right. It’s a great way to remind you to focus on your relationship at regular intervals. I love that’s it’s not too invasive and still giving solid and legitimate advice. It will NEVER take the place of actual therapy but it really helps remind me what I am focusing on with my wife in our relationship. Definitely worth a try if you are in a relationship.

by AshMor87

Hello, I’ve been using a this app for a few months now. I see negative reviews, I get everyone has their opinions, but I actually enjoy Relish with my partner. There could be better ways to chat with other users that may be going through similar struggles but overall it is a great tool to have in your pocket. I like the check ins, quizzes, notes. It’s helped my relationship and I would definitely renew again. 😊

by K Grossi

This is THE best app to help you work on your relationship with your partner. My relationship with my husband has never been healthier and I look forward to the exercises and interacting with my coach as she gives me personalized advice that I really value.

Also, this app is crucial during times like this, when you’re cooped up with your husband quarantined. It has worked magic on my relationship and have helped is get through this trying time.

by MellMelllMellll

The idea of Relish is great. It says over and over, this isn’t meant to be a substitute for couples therapy/counseling but it has the price tag of a replacement. It was once a subscription of $60/year. It is now $99/year. Nothing can be done without paying the $99. It would not let me continue unless I subscribed. Super disappointing, this is more like a trial app rather than a free app with “in-app purchases”. I’d rather take the $99 and buy books and workbooks referred by licensed therapist/counselors etc. Really wish it did more for “free” or at least something a little more affordable.

by CourtBradley

So far so good, but under “employment status,” they should have a self employed option. My husband and I own a poultry farm. We don’t have a “work commute” and we both work in our chicken houses (on our property) together. I don’t feel that any of their work options apply to us, especially since self-employed people in a relationship are together both at home and work, which makes a BIG difference in a relationship.

by Captain O.

As a licensed therapist I am always looking for tools to improve my relationship with my wife. The advantage of this one is that it is genuine in the approach that it takes. One minor criticism is that it assumes that all lessons are needed and there isn’t an option to state that “I already do this.” Good work on Relish and thanks for giving us some great tools.

by LLCoolBell

It’s a nice and subtle support mechanism for encouraging couples to not forget about each other. Not a replacement for therapy but good addition. I wish it offered a way to share a subscription with your spouse so both people didn’t have to pay the fee to fix the same relationship, and I wish the Connect section had a search feature so you can see if others have already brought up issues that interest you.

by JenniferSwNY

I find the simple and achievable tasks to be so much easier to implement than some major overhaul of the relationship. My husband is on board and it’s kept us more mindful of the little things that add up daily to make for big shifts in our relationship. The articles are also easy to read, full of anecdotes and science based research. A great experience overall!

by BeYourOwnHealer

I am enjoying Relish so far. It’s been very useful in helping me understand both myself and my partner better. My partner an I had a disagreement and weren’t speaking prior to me downloading Relish. After doing one exercise it made me see that I have so much to be grateful
For in my relationship. I reached out and shared one of the exercises with him and now we’re getting things back on track.

Relationships are certainly a marathon and I’m grateful that Relish is assisting me on my journey to becoming a better/healthier partner.

I truly hope Relish continues to offer quality content. Oh and I also really love that you have a relationship coach that you can text if you have questions and they actually respond back!!!

by Hey Palsky

I’ve been using this app for a few months now and have noticed a huge change in the communication in my relationship. I’m learning more about my partner, but more importantly more about myself. The design, content, and overall value of Relish is amazing. Would reco to anyone who wants to take a next step in their relationship.

by Smokey Sings

Bravo to whomever designed Relish. I’m sure it was not Easy. I got more out of Relish in 24 hours then i did with therapy for $150 an hour.

I honestly thought my BF and I were headed to a brick wall. 3 breakups under our belt we agreed this is our last shot.

All we did was argue.

Relish didn’t tell me anything I didn’t know. But it validated things for me.

Then your partner ( highly recommended) cab be invited and you get homework and quizzes weekly. And the homework is for what problems you are dealing with.

It’s brought us much closer.

We have had no arguments since Relish.

Thank You to whom ever took so much time and thought to build this.

by Socksiegiril01

My husband and I’s relationship before this app was great! But Relish has really made us dive deep into getting to know even more about each other. I realized there were things I wasn’t aware about my husband. I love Relish and what it does. We’ve been married 10 years this year on April 16th and let me tell you, it really helps keep the spark alive.