A few facts about Boulder
- Boulder has a population of about 110,000.
- It's part of Colorado.
- It's about 1638 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Superior (7 miles), Louisville (8 miles) and Lafayette (10 miles).
Dating by city / United States / Colorado / Boulder
Dating in Boulder
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Boulder? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Boulder
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Boulder. 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 Boulder: questions and answers
How far around Boulder can I search?
Within 30 miles of Boulder there are 28 towns and cities — Denver, Thornton and Westminster among them — with more than 1.7 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 Boulder free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Boulder 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 Boulder 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Boulder?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.