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Dating in Alexandria, Virginia

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

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Alexandria at a glance

  • Alexandria has a population of about 160,000.
  • It's part of the Virginia region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 209 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Arlington (6 miles), Washington (6 miles) and Annandale (8 miles).

Where to meet in Alexandria

A weekday evening works well in Alexandria: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Alexandria

Who can I meet near Alexandria?

Within 30 miles of Alexandria there are 188 towns and cities — Washington, Arlington and Germantown among them — with more than 4.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Alexandria?

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

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

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