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Dating in Ellington

Members from Ellington and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Ellington

  • About 15,000 people live in Ellington.
  • It's part of Connecticut.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 115 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, East Hartford is about 11 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Hartford (15 miles), Springfield (15 miles) and West Hartford (17 miles).

Where to meet in Ellington

In a small place like Ellington, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in East Hartford, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Ellington: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Ellington?

More than 1.5 million people live within 30 miles of Ellington, in 55 towns and cities including Springfield, Hartford and New Britain. 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 Ellington?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ellington 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 Ellington real people?

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 Ellington?

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

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