About Balen
- Balen has a population of about 20,000.
- It lies in Flanders.
- Brussels, the largest city in Belgium, is about 67 km away.
- The nearest bigger city is Hasselt, about 29 km away.
- Close by: Geel (13 km), Beringen (14 km) and Turnhout (23 km).
Dating by city / Belgium / Flanders / Balen
Dating in Balen
Members from Balen and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Balen
From Balen it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Balen: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Balen?
Within 50 km of Balen there are 176 towns and cities — Eindhoven, Tilburg and Leuven among them — with more than 3.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Balen?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Balen and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Balen real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Balen?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.