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Dating in Reading

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A few facts about Reading

  • Reading is among the 20 largest cities in the United Kingdom, with a population of about 320,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 37 miles away.
  • Close by: Basingstoke (14 miles), High Wycombe (15 miles) and Slough (17 miles).

A first date in Reading

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Reading. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Reading: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Reading?

More than 2.9 million people live within 30 miles of Reading, in 119 towns and cities including Slough, Oxford and High Wycombe. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Reading?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Reading or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Reading real people?

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 Reading?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

Dating tips

Profile & photos

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