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A few facts about Kettering

  • Kettering has a population of about 13,000.
  • It lies in Maryland.
  • It's about 195 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bowie, about 6 miles away.
  • Close by: Washington (12 miles), Silver Spring (14 miles) and Alexandria (14 miles).

First-date ideas for Kettering

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

Who can I meet near Kettering?

Within 30 miles of Kettering there are 179 towns and cities — Washington, Arlington and Alexandria among them — with more than 4.6 million 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 Kettering?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kettering 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 Kettering 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Kettering?

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

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