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Meet people in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Members from Portsmouth and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Portsmouth at a glance

  • Portsmouth has a population of about 22,000.
  • It lies in New Hampshire.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 234 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Lawrence, about 33 miles away.
  • Close by: Haverhill (26 miles), Derry Village (31 miles) and Methuen (33 miles).

A first date in Portsmouth

Daytime dates suit a town like Portsmouth: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Portsmouth

Who can I meet near Portsmouth?

Within 30 miles of Portsmouth there are 30 towns and cities — Haverhill, Dover and Rochester among them — with more than 370,000 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 Portsmouth?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Portsmouth?

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

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