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Singles in Freehold

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A few facts about Freehold

  • About 12,000 people live in Freehold.
  • It lies in New Jersey.
  • It's about 34 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Lakewood is about 12 miles away.
  • Close by: Middletown (12 miles), Brick (16 miles) and Edison (19 miles).

First-date ideas for Freehold

In a small place like Freehold, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Lakewood, 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.

Questions about dating in Freehold

Who can I meet near Freehold?

More than 2.3 million people live within 30 miles of Freehold, in 113 towns and cities including Elizabeth, Edison and Trenton. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Freehold?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Freehold 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 Freehold 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 Freehold?

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

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