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Dating in Kensington, Connecticut

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Kensington at a glance

  • Kensington has a population of about 8,500.
  • It lies in Connecticut.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 91 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is New Britain, about 2 miles away.
  • Close by: West Hartford (9 miles), Hartford (10 miles) and Waterbury (16 miles).

Where to meet in Kensington

In a small place like Kensington, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in New Britain, 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 Kensington

How far around Kensington can I search?

Within 30 miles of Kensington there are 73 towns and cities — New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury among them — with more than 1.9 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 Kensington free on YADate?

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

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 date someone from outside Kensington?

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

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