Lots of people I know refuse to use Facebook because it’s like being on a world stage. They just don’t want everyone knowing their business. They also feel that once something appears on Facebook, it’s written in stone forever. There is no way to take it back.

I used to wonder what these folks were hiding. Now I realize that some people just want private lives. However, many of them do belong to Facebook. They go on to snoop on everyone else. They just will never write a thing.

For those who want privacy, there is a new closed networking app. It is for people who want to share with only one other person. 2life lets you chat, share, collaborate, and coordinate. The iPhone app also lets you share calendars, web links, lists, and photos.

This is a perfect way for you to engage your children or grandchildren. Have your own private dialogue and share interests. Your online life with offspring can definitely make you much closer when you are face-to-face. A common bond keeps relationships very close.

This networking system is really geared for couples who want to share milestones or those who are doing a project together. It’s also perfect for new parents staying organized, a couple planning a wedding or buying a new home, friends who want to keep in close contact with each other, or two project managers who want a secured communications platform.

The 2life iOS app, which launched worldwide in mid-July in 14 different languages, has 70,000 downloads so far. The basic app is free. It does limit users to three lists, 20 uploaded photos, and two journal entries. The company’s 2life Premium option ($9.99 annually for a joint account) features unlimited lists, photos, and journal entries. 2life works only on iOS but will expand to other platforms — desktop and Android — in the months ahead.

Have fun you two!