FAQ
If your question is not answered here, please contact me and I'll get back to you right away.
How old do I have to be to participate?
You must be 18 or older.
What will we talk about during the introductory Zoom call?
During the Zoom call, you, your guardian(s), and I will get to know each other a bit. I will have some information about you from the form you fill out, but I'll have a few more questions to ask you and your guardian as well.
The Zoom call is also a great time for you and your guardian(s) to ask me questions, too!
What if my guardian doesn't want me to date?
If your guardian does not want you to date, then we cannot move forward. Guardian support is absolutely required to participate in matchmaking services.
I don't have a guardian. Can I still participate?
No. At this time, matchmaking services are only available for adults (18+) who have a guardian.
How many people will you match me with?
Good question! The short answer is, "I don't know."
I consider lots of factors when making a match, and I don't know how many people will fit what you're looking for. But, there is no limit to the number of matches you are eligible for.
I will keep sending you matches until you let me know you no longer want to be considered for matchmaking services.
How do you decide who will be a good match?
Here are some of the things I look for when making a match:
- Do they like some of the same things?
- Will have things to talk about on their date?
- Do they live kind of close to each other?
- Are they in the age range each other is looking for?
- Are they looking for the same type of relationship (e.g., friendship, long-term relationship)?
What if I don't match with anyone?
While I can't guarantee matches, you can trust that I will be dedicated to trying to find someone who's just right for you.
A good way to help increase your chances of finding a match is get your friends to sign up too! The more people we have in our database, the easier it will be to find matches for everyone.
What if I am just looking for a friendship and don't want a relationship?
I'd love to help you find a friend! I match people for friendships and romantic relationships.
What happens after you find someone you think will be a good match for me?
This is the fun part! When I find someone who I think will be a good match for you, I will email both of your guardians to let them know I found a match. When I send my email, I will also include a bio sheet so your guardian and you can see a photo of who you were matched with and learn a little bit about that person.
Your guardian will get the email address of the other guardian, so they can reach out to each other if you and they think you'd like to meet your match.
After I send the email to your guardians, they make all the arrangements from there. They reach out to the other guardian, plan the date, chaperone you if needed, etc. I don't do anything except find other people who are looking for a relationship.
If you don't want to meet or go on a date with your match, that's okay! I will keep looking for matches for you until you either find a partner or do not want to be considered for matchmaking anymore.
Do you chaperone the dates?
No. After I email your guardians each other's bio page, I step out of the process completely. At that point, everything is in your guardians' hands, including connecting with the other guardian, scheduling the date, chaperoning the date, etc.
What happens if the relationship doesn't work out?
Dating and relationships can be really tricky sometimes, and some won't work out.
If you are ready to date again, just let me know and I'll start looking for matches for you!
How much does it cost?
If you sign up by Feb. 14, 2025, your membership is free for life.
Starting Feb. 15, 2025, the membership fee is $199/year.
How do I opt out of matchmaking services?
Simply send me an email letting me know you no longer want to be considered for matches, and I will remove you from the database immediately.
Is there a refund policy?
Through Feb. 14, 2025, all memberships are free for life. Starting Feb. 15, 2025, the fee is $199/year for a membership. There are no refunds on the annual membership fee, and I do not prorate the fee.
However, you do not have to remain an active member of the database. I am happy to remove you from the database at any time.
How do I know if I'm a good candidate for Find Love Safely matchmaking services?
You are a good candidate for Find Love Safely matchmaking services if most or all of these sound like you:
- I am over 18
- I have at least one guardian
- I'm interested in making new friends or finding a romantic relationship
- I have a diagnosed intellectual disability, such as:
- Autism
- Down syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Fragile X syndrome
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- DiGeorge syndrome
- Another intellectual disability not listed here