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Dating in Baltimore

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Baltimore at a glance

  • With about 590,000 inhabitants, Baltimore is one of the 50 largest places in the United States.
  • It's the largest place in Maryland.
  • It's about 169 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Dundalk (6 miles), Catonsville (7 miles) and Towson (8 miles).

Where to meet in Baltimore

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Baltimore. 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 Baltimore: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Baltimore?

More than 3.1 million people live within 30 miles of Baltimore, in 125 towns and cities including Columbia, Glen Burnie and Ellicott City. 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 Baltimore?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Baltimore?

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

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