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Singles in Lawrence, Massachusetts

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About Lawrence

  • Lawrence has a population of about 80,000.
  • It's part of Massachusetts.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 201 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Boston, about 25 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Methuen (2 miles), Haverhill (6 miles) and Lowell (9 miles).

A first date in Lawrence

In a town like Lawrence, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Lawrence: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Lawrence?

Within 30 miles of Lawrence there are 107 towns and cities — Boston, Lowell and Manchester among them — with more than 3 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 Lawrence?

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

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

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