Few things hurt more than recognising you’ve caused pain to someone you deeply care about

One day, my wife and I had a big argument. After things calmed down, we tried to figure out what went wrong.

It turns out, we’d both just had a bad day. We didn’t talk about it. We didn’t show it. And our unspoken stress collided.

Had I known, I might have gone for a walk. Had she known, she might’ve taken a break or called a friend.

That one moment of emotional awareness could have changed everything.

That’s where the idea for Relate came from.

We live in a world that demands more communication than ever and yet so many of us struggle to say how we really feel or read how others are feeling.

It’s not just neurodivergent people. You might just be tired, stressed, or bad at reading signals. That’s human.

So what does Relate do?

Relate is a traffic-light based emotional check-in tool.

Just tap

❤️ red

🧡 amber

💚 green

It’s like saying “Here’s where I’m at today”, without needing to explain it.

With Relate, you can:

Let your partner know how you're feeling without pressure, without saying a word

See each other's emotional state at a glance

Avoid unnecessary friction, arguments, or misunderstandings

And it’s not just for partners, you can link with a friend, a sibling, even a child.

As an engineer, I like solving real problems.

Not everything has to be AI-powered. Sometimes, something as simple as a traffic light can be universally understood and can solve real problems, save relationships, and strengthen emotional bonds.

Try it out

Let me know how it improves your connections, I’d love to hear your stories ❤️