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Dating in Monster

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Monster? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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A few facts about Monster

  • Monster has a population of about 12,000.
  • It lies in South Holland.
  • Rotterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, is about 24 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is The Hague, about 10 km away.
  • Close by: Delft (13 km), Zoetermeer (22 km) and Spijkenisse (23 km).

A first date in Monster

Everyone in Monster knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

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 Monster: questions and answers

How far around Monster can I search?

Within 50 km of Monster there are 61 towns and cities — Rotterdam, The Hague and Hoofddorp among them — with more than 2.9 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Monster free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Monster and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Monster real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Monster?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Netherlands or abroad.

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