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Lanham at a glance

  • Lanham has a population of about 10,000.
  • It lies in Maryland.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 194 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bowie, about 7 miles away.
  • Close by: Silver Spring (9 miles), Washington (11 miles) and Wheaton (11 miles).

A first date in Lanham

From Lanham it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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 Lanham

How far around Lanham can I search?

Within 30 miles of Lanham there are 195 towns and cities — Washington, Baltimore and Arlington among them — with more than 5.5 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 Lanham free on YADate?

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

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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Lanham?

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

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