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Singles in Charleston, South Carolina

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Charleston at a glance

  • About 130,000 people live in Charleston.
  • It lies in South Carolina.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 639 miles away.
  • Close by: James Island (4 miles), Mount Pleasant (4 miles) and North Charleston (6 miles).

Where to meet in Charleston

A weekday evening works well in Charleston: 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 Charleston

Who can I meet near Charleston?

More than 470,000 people live within 30 miles of Charleston, in 11 towns and cities including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Summerville. 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 Charleston?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Charleston 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 Charleston 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Charleston?

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

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