Lasting alternative for couples who need follow-through
Lasting teaches relationship skills through guided lessons. HerWay helps couples act on what they already agreed to do — set the rule, co-sign it, track the result, and decide where the stake goes if the deadline is missed.
| Features & details | Lasting | HerWay |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Relationship education & therapy exercises | Shared rules and follow-through tracking |
| Core Mechanism | Guided lessons based on Gottman method | Co-signed commitment stakes |
| Consequence Model | No built-in consequences | Pre-agreed stakes released on missed rules |
| Content Type | Pre-recorded video lessons and quizzes | Custom rules created by the couple |
| Personalization | Assessment-driven lesson plan | Couple-defined rules, deadlines, and stakes |
| Co-signed Agreements | ||
| Money-Backed Commitments | ||
| Emergency Pause Button | ||
| Points & Streaks System | ||
| B2B Therapist Dashboard | ||
| Pricing Model | $11.99/month (annual) or $79.99/year | Free Plan / $9.99 Premium per couple |
Why couples add HerWay after Lasting
From learning to doing
Lasting teaches communication techniques and relationship patterns through video lessons. That education is useful — but many couples finish a module and still struggle with the follow-through part. HerWay picks up where lessons leave off: take what you discussed, write it as a rule, and track whether it actually happened this week.
Rules you write together
Lasting's curriculum is pre-built by therapists. HerWay lets each couple define the exact commitment that matters to them — 'Home by 7 PM on weeknights' or 'No phones during dinner' — and attach a deadline and optional stake. The rule reflects your relationship, not a generic lesson plan. Both partners review and co-sign before anything activates.
Accountability that compounds
Lasting tracks lesson completion. HerWay tracks rule completion, streaks, and history over weeks and months. Couples can see which rules stick, which ones keep getting missed, and whether the pattern is improving. Therapists using the B2B dashboard can review this history between sessions to guide homework assignments with real data.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about pricing, product scope, and how to read each comparison.
Lasting is a relationship education platform built on the Gottman method. You watch lessons, answer questions, and learn communication skills. HerWay is a follow-through tool: you set specific rules with your partner, attach deadlines and optional stakes, and track whether the agreement was kept. Many couples use both — Lasting for the 'what to do' and HerWay for the 'did we actually do it.'