Keeping long-distance friendships going
Distance rarely ends a friendship in one moment. Months pass between calls, and each time it feels harder to pick up again because you have lost track of what was happening in their life. Two things help: a gentle nudge before too much time goes by, and a record of where you left off.
Choose a rhythm that fits the friendship
Some friends you call every couple of weeks, others every few months. Klivka lets you set a keep-in-touch rhythm for each person, or one default for everyone, and never scores you for being late.
Start the next call where the last one ended
Before you call, see what they told you last time: the new job, the house hunt, the training for a race. The conversation can be about them instead of catching up on facts.
Log it in seconds
After the call, record that it happened. The next reminder counts from that date, so the rhythm follows real life rather than a fixed calendar.
How this works in Klivka
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Set a rhythm
Anna moved to Gothenburg. Choose to be reminded to reconnect every month.
Keep in touch Every month
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Note what is happening
She is perfecting croissants and saving for a stand mixer. Write it down while you remember.
Next time Ask whether she chose a stand mixer.
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Get a gentle reminder
When a month has passed since you last spoke, Klivka suggests reconnecting and shows your notes.
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Call and carry on
Video call, ask about the mixer, and log the call. The next reminder counts from today.
Klivka never reads your inbox, messages, calendar, or social accounts. It only knows what you choose to write down.
Start with the friend you miss most.
Add them, choose a rhythm, and write down one thing to ask next time.
Free. No card required.