openup

Authentic reflection, mindfulness, and sharing with close friends. Contact for support!

[openup @tryopenup]

When a friend says they're stressed, our instinct is to fix:

“You should…” “Have you tried…”

But real support isn’t always solutions - it’s listening.
Next time, ask:

👉 “What does support look like for you right now?”

A small shift, big impact. 💡

#ActiveListening

[openup @tryopenup]

👋 I’m Dan, founder of openup.

I built it after realizing how often I skim the surface in chats with friends instead of really connecting.

Openup creates space for small, daily prompts → real check-ins, no algorithms, no pressure.

💭 When was your last real conversation?

[openup @tryopenup]

@AuthorEMasson Personally we are light mode fans, but we respect the differences and hope that dark mode helps you feel comfortable enough to be authentic!

[openup @tryopenup]

Last week we asked: light 🌞 or dark 🌙?

Turns out… you wanted both 👀

So we built it. because real conversations happen at 2pm and 2am.

Curious: are you team light mode or dark mode for reflecting/check-ins?

#DarkMode #BuildInPublic #TechTwitter #MentalHealth #IndieDev

[openup @tryopenup]

Fun fact: light mode won by taking 2/3 of the vote 👀

Guess we’re all a little divided on when we like to check in 🌞🌙

So tell us - when’s your “real talk” window?

⏰ mornings
🌙 late nights
📱 random scroll breaks

[openup @tryopenup]

@BigSkyBoiler That’s what we love to hear! Way to go 🙌🏻

[openup @tryopenup]

Most people ask: "How was work?"
Most answer: "Busy."

Try this instead:
👉 "What made you smile at work today?"

Same convo, totally different energy.

Small shift = deeper connection.

What’s your go-to question to get someone really talking?

#RemoteWork #MentalHealth #OpenUp

[openup @tryopenup]

@samm_duc @DanielJMFleming Light mode for us, for sure! What would you prefer? Make sure to cast your vote!

[openup @tryopenup]

Light mode or dark mode? 🌞🌙

We’re designing openup to feel like a safe, human space for check-ins with friends + teammates.

Which look helps you feel most at ease?

Vote below + we’ll reveal both versions next week.

#DarkMode #LightMode #UXDesign #BuildInPublic #Founder

[openup @tryopenup]

@samm_duc Thank you, Samuel! Hopefully you’ll be able to download the app soon and start to open up!

[openup @tryopenup]

Alpha Testing!

The other day at 6 AM, instead of opening Twitter, I opened something we built. Got prompted "what emotion is asking for your attention?"

3 months ago = sketches
Today = real app in my pocket

#BuildInPublic #MentalHealth #IndieHacker #AppDevelopment #solodev

[openup @tryopenup]

Our founder grinding through OAuth at 6am so you can sign up with one click 🙏

The unglamorous stuff that makes connection feel effortless.

[Daniel J. M. Fleming @DanielJMFleming]

Got up early to tackle Google auth for @tryopenup before work. Spent way too long debugging OAuth redirects.

Finally got it working though. Small victories hit different when building something that matters.

#BuildInPublic #MentalHealth #IndieHackers

[openup @tryopenup]

That streak? 12 days of someone consistently showing up for their friends. Small steps, big conversations.

[openup @tryopenup]

First look inside OpenUp 👀 - the app for real conversations with your closest people.

"Who deserves more of your time and energy?"

What's one question you wish your friends would ask you more often?

[openup @tryopenup]

No algorithms deciding who sees what. No performance pressure. Just authentic connection.

[openup @tryopenup]

That "I'm fine" to "definitely not fine" realization hits different when you've been on autopilot for weeks.

Maybe we need better default responses than "fine" 🤔
What do you say instead?

#MentalHealth #RealTalk #wellnesstips

[openup @tryopenup]

Let’s OpenUp.

A space for real feelings.

One daily prompt. No filters. Just you and your people.
Coming soon.

🧡 Join the waitlist (soon). Follow for updates.

#OpenUp #SocialWellness #MentalHealth #TechForGood #NewApp