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Bethesda at a glance

  • Bethesda has a population of about 61,000.
  • It lies in Maryland.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 203 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Washington, about 7 miles away.
  • Close by: Silver Spring (4 miles), North Bethesda (5 miles) and Wheaton (5 miles).

Where to meet in Bethesda

In a town like Bethesda, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Bethesda

How far around Bethesda can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bethesda there are 202 towns and cities — Washington, Arlington and Alexandria among them — with more than 5.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bethesda free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Bethesda?

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

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