The buddys app is a social network for real people, when you need them most, accessible 24 hours 7 days a week. Buddys will connect you with others who have or are traveling the same journey you are. Be understood by others that share the same life experiences. Share your experiences to inspire others. Buddys offers hope, comfort, and encouragement knowing you are not alone.
family & parenting
adoption
caring for a love one
fertility
fostering
postpartum
pregnancy
special needs care
loss of loved one
child
friend
grandparent
parent
partner
sibling
spouse
medical
chronic illness
covid-19
disability
injury & trauma
rare diseases
mental health
anxiety
behavioral disorders
bipolar
depression
eating disorders
obsessive compulsive disorder
personality disorders
stress
relationships
breakup
dating
divorce
lgbtq+
loneliness
marriage
separation
frequently asked questions
why was buddys created?
Buddys is here to foster heartfelt, substantive connection among people with shared life experiences with the goal of hope, learning, growth, and transformation.
how do you provide buddys that are like me?
The more information you provide, the better connections you will have. We filter the selections from the onboarding questions. Feel free to update those at any time to find new Buddys. Our search bar will also allow users to search through all profiles by typing text into the field.
how much does buddys cost?
Completely free of charge and always will be.
am I anonymous on buddys?
You can be, if you prefer. All users have this ability by selecting their own username and profile picture. If you do not wish to select one, a solid color image will appear as your profile picture. Feel free to upload your favorite nature scene or beach sunset. All emails are hidden, protecting anonymity.
how do I protect my privacy?
We will handle that for you. We have a strict privacy policy to protect each of our users. If you ever feel that your privacy has been compromised please contact us immediately at hello@buddysapp.com.
how do I report someone?
We strive to maintain Buddys as a safe and enjoyable place to make authentic connections. There are several ways to report a user - via their profile, via a conversation, and via a community.
If you ever encounter a user who you feel has violated the terms and conditions or our privacy policy, please contact us at hello@buddysapp.com so that we can take action. Your response will remain private.
how does messaging work on buddys?
All communication is done through private messaging and .gif images within the app.

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