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Meet people in Florence, South Carolina

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Florence at a glance

  • Florence has a population of about 38,000.
  • It lies in South Carolina.
  • It's about 550 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Columbia, about 74 miles away.
  • Close by: Red Hill (32 miles), Sumter (38 miles) and Laurinburg (43 miles).

First-date ideas for Florence

Florence 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, Red Hill 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.

Dating in Florence: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Florence?

Within 30 miles of Florence there are 7 towns and cities — Bennettsville, Hartsville and Lake City among them — with more than 80,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Florence?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Florence and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Florence 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Florence?

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

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