Trust your instincts
If something feels off about a profile, a conversation, or a request — listen to that feeling. You never owe anyone your attention, time or personal information.
Dating tips & safety
Love should feel exciting — and safe. Follow these simple habits to protect your heart, your privacy and your peace of mind.
Keep conversations on-platform at first
Chat inside FamilyBuddy before sharing your phone number or social profiles. Real connections can wait; rushed exits from our space are a warning sign.
Never send money
No one on a dating site should ever ask you for money, gift cards, or help with a "medical emergency". Report any such request to us immediately.
Meet in public, tell someone
For the first meeting choose a busy café or restaurant, tell a friend or family member where you are, and arrange your own transport both ways.
Verify with a video call
Before meeting in person, have a video call. It confirms the person is who they say they are and builds comfort long before you sit across a table.
Protect your personal data
Never share your home address, workplace, bank details or full date of birth early on. If someone presses you for them, that is a red flag.
Go at a pace that feels right
Love is not a race. Take all the time you need to get to know someone. Genuine people will happily respect the pace you set.
Involve your family when you're ready
FamilyBuddy is family-friendly — when the time is right, involve the people who love you. They can offer perspective you will be glad you had.
Report suspicious behaviour
Offensive messages, fake profiles, pressure or scams? Report them through our contact form or WhatsApp anytime. Your report keeps our whole community safer.
Red flags
Signals to slow down or stop
- ✓Asking for money, gifts or financial "help"
- ✓Refusing a video call before meeting
- ✓Pushing to meet privately very quickly
- ✓Inconsistent or copied profile photos
- ✓Pressure, guilt-trips or love-bombing early on
- ✓Requests to move off-platform immediately
What to do if something feels wrong
Stop the conversation, keep every record, and let us know straight away.
- ✓Report through the contact form
- ✓Message us on WhatsApp
- ✓Email support@familybuddy.com any time
- ✓In an emergency, contact local authorities
Dating should feel safe
Browse more advice in our blog, or reach out to our team any time you have a question.