Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln has a population of about 290,000.
- It's part of Nebraska.
- It's about 1183 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Crete (19 miles), Seward (24 miles) and Gretna (32 miles).
Dating by city / United States / Nebraska / Lincoln
Singles in Lincoln, Nebraska
No one from Lincoln has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Lincoln
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Lincoln. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
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 Lincoln: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Lincoln?
Within 30 miles of Lincoln there are 3 towns and cities — Seward and Crete among them — with more than 300,000 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 Lincoln?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.