Kaiku, who listens. Speaks when you ask.
Couple space is the shared space for the two of you and Kaiku. You speak to each other, Kaiku listens in the background and responds only when invited. Help one button away, without interruptions.
You speak to each other. Kaiku listens.
Kaiku doesn't push into the middle of your conversation. It doesn't surface percentages, charts or research citations on every message. You get the peace to talk to each other — Kaiku is close when you call.
A small line above the chat shows that Kaiku is present and gathering signals in the background, without responding to everything. You know help is available, but it doesn't disturb.
Ask Kaiku's attention with one tap
A gold-bordered button sits above the input field. You press it when you want Kaiku to join — inside the conversation, without having to mention @Kaiku or switch elsewhere.
The button is discreet — gold border but doesn't take space from the conversation. Always in the same place. A press opens choices — you don't send a direct message with it, you choose what kind of help you want.
- 1"Kaiku is listening" indicator in the header — tells you Kaiku is present without interrupting.
- 2Gold-bordered "Ask Kaiku’s attention" button above the input, always in the same place.
One conversation, four perspectives
The bottom panel shows four choices. Each has its own tone: observing, practical, warm, deep. Kaiku tunes to this — same conversation, different angle.
Observing — What do you notice here?
30–60 words. Kaiku mirrors what it sees in the situation, doesn't offer a solution. Good when you want an outside view.
Practice in solo, say in couple
Sometimes you want to say something but don't know how. In solo space you talk to Kaiku first and try out words. When you're ready, you choose one message to send to couple space. Your partner sees no practice — only the finished message.
Kaiku helps you try different words. You can attempt several times, pick a softer form. When the right line emerges, you press "Send to couple space" — only that one message goes through, not the original pain, not the practice.
- 1Three drafts — try several phrasings; your partner sees none of them.
- 2The "Send to couple space" button forwards only the one message you choose.
Kaiku guides you quietly — only you see
After each message Kaiku notices small things: did you respond to your partner's reach, did criticism slip in, did you close the conversation. If the observation matters, you get a private card with an explanation and a concrete suggestion.
Green = acknowledgement. You responded to a reach, a repair attempt succeeded — Kaiku surfaces the small wins. Red = warning + repair suggestion. You don't get a verdict, but a concrete line to change direction. Your partner sees a normal message.
When things heat up: brief presence, no analysis
When emotions rise — caps lock, harsh words, withdrawal — Kaiku steps in briefly. At most 50 words, no therapy models, no percentages. Just a present suggestion for a pause.
Kaiku doesn't intervene in every emotional moment, only on clear signals. Crisis situations (self-harm/violence) override everything. If you'd rather Kaiku doesn't intervene even when emotions rise, you can switch it off in settings — crisis safety stays on.
- 1Clear signal: caps lock, harsh words — Kaiku recognizes these triggers.
- 2A short, gentle suggestion for a pause — no therapy models, no percentages.
A successful repair gets quiet recognition
When one of you genuinely apologizes and it lands — tension drops, tone softens — Kaiku appears with a short gold-bordered card. Not on every message, only when something truly important happens.
The gold card stands out visually — it doesn't become a regular message that could get lost. 1–2 sentences of warm respect. If the same fight lasts hours with several apologies, Kaiku acknowledges it only once — no double receipts.
- 1The gold-bordered card stands out visually — it never blends in as a normal message.
Tune Kaiku's role in couple space
Quiet
Kaiku speaks only when you press the Ask button. No auto intervention, no repair cards.
Balanced (default)
Kaiku listens, intervenes gently when things heat up, celebrates repairs, responds to the Ask button.
Active
Kaiku may comment more often, offer short observations without being asked.
Crisis safety (self-harm/violence signals) stays on at every setting.
We don't always know how to tell each other how it feels. Kaiku doesn't force us to — it asks at the right moment and listens, if I just want to think out loud.
Common questions about couple space
Are conversations private?
Messages in couple space are visible only to the two of you. Kaiku sees them too, because it's part of the space. We don't use messages for AI training.
Can Kaiku replace couples therapy?
No. Kaiku is a reflection tool — it helps you talk better with each other. If you feel you need a professional, find a therapist. Kaiku doesn't diagnose.
What if only one of us wants to use it?
The other can use solo space alone for free — Kaiku learns them as an individual. Couple space opens only when both join.
Can Kaiku be quieted?
Yes. Default is quiet — Kaiku joins only when you call. You can also tune quick actions from couple space settings.
Does my partner see the private guidance I receive?
No. Green and red guidance cards are visible only to you. Your partner sees a normal message.
What happens to solo space conversations?
Solo space and couple space are separate. Kaiku doesn't tell the other what one has said in their own space.