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Singles in Bristol, Connecticut

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Bristol at a glance

  • Bristol has a population of about 60,000.
  • It's part of Connecticut.
  • It's about 86 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Yonkers, about 71 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: New Britain (9 miles), Waterbury (9 miles) and Meriden (12 miles).

First-date ideas for Bristol

Bristol is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, New Britain is close by.

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 Bristol

How far around Bristol can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bristol there are 67 towns and cities — New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury among them — with more than 1.8 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 Bristol free on YADate?

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

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 Bristol?

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

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