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 promise, agree on it, mark completion, and deliver an agreed give-back if the deadline is missed.
| Features & details | Lasting | HerWay |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Relationship education & therapy exercises | Shared promises and follow-through tracking |
| Core Mechanism | Guided lessons based on Gottman method | Co-signed promises with agreed give-backs |
| Give-back Model | No built-in give-backs | Pre-agreed give-backs released on missed promises |
| Content Type | Pre-recorded video lessons and quizzes | Custom promises created by the couple |
| Personalization | Assessment-driven lesson plan | Couple-defined promises, deadlines, and give-backs |
| Co-signed Agreements | ||
| Agreed Give-backs | ||
| Emergency Pause Button | ||
| Points & Streaks System | ||
| Custom Co-Signed Commitments | ||
| Pricing Model | Premium $11.99/month or $79.99/year; Plus tier costs more | 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 promise, and track whether it actually happened this week.
Promises 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 agreed give-back. The promise reflects your relationship, not a generic lesson plan. Both partners review and agree before anything activates.
Accountability that compounds
Lasting tracks lesson completion. HerWay tracks promise completion, streaks, and history over weeks and months. Couples can see which promises stick, which ones keep getting missed, and whether the pattern is improving. Partners can review this history together or use it to guide conversations between sessions.
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 promises with your partner, attach deadlines and agreed give-backs, 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.'