Start a Relationship Recap Log

“What was I talking about?”— Dory, Finding Nemo

Most of us try to manage our relationships from memory. That works until it doesn’t. Conversations blur. Promises fade. Important signals get lost in the noise.

A simple Relationship Recap Log helps you stay in rhythm with the people who matter, without needing a CRM or perfect recall.

Here’s how to start.

Step 1: Choose Where You’ll Log

Pick one place to keep your recap notes. Use something you already open often, like:

• Notes app

• Google Doc

• Notion page

• Google Keep

  
  

The goal is to make logging fast and frictionless.

Step 2: Use Voice-to-Text for Quick Capture

If you don’t want to type, use your phone’s microphone to dictate your recap right after the conversation.

On iPhone: Open the Notes app or any text field and tap the microphone icon on the keyboard to speak. Or use Voice Memos and transcribe later.

On Android: Open Google Keep or Docs and tap the mic on your keyboard. Or use Google Assistant by saying “Take a note…”

Apps like Otter.ai or Speechnotes also give you searchable transcriptions if you want more structure.

Keep it simple. Think: “Just finished talking with Jamal, mentioned a possible event in August, follow up next month.”

Step 3: Record What Matters

Each log should take less than a minute. Include:

• Person’s name

• Date

• Key topic or context

• Next steps or follow-up timing

• Any emotional tone or changes in dynamic

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This isn’t about data. It’s about staying attuned.

Step 4: Review Once a Week

Set a weekly reminder to skim your recent entries. Ask yourself:

• Who needs a check-in?

• What thread do I want to pick back up?

• What did I promise to follow through on?

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These small reviews turn your log into a living support system.

You don’t need to track everything. You just need a way to remember the relationships that matter most, and a rhythm for staying in sync.