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Meet people in Bridgend

Members from Bridgend and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Bridgend

  • Bridgend has a population of about 50,000.
  • It's part of the Wales region.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 148 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Coity (1 mile), Tonypandy (10 miles) and Rhondda (12 miles).

A first date in Bridgend

Bridgend is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Coity is close by.

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.

Questions about dating in Bridgend

How far around Bridgend can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bridgend there are 66 towns and cities — Cardiff, Swansea and Newport among them — with more than 2 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bridgend free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bridgend 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 Bridgend real?

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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bridgend?

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

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