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Meet people in Shelby, Michigan

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

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A few facts about Shelby

  • Shelby has a population of about 74,000.
  • It's part of Michigan.
  • It's about 485 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Detroit, about 23 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Rochester Hills (6 miles), Sterling Heights (6 miles) and Troy (7 miles).

First-date ideas for Shelby

Shelby is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Rochester Hills is close by.

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 Shelby: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Shelby?

Within 30 miles of Shelby there are 57 towns and cities — Detroit, Windsor and Warren among them — with more than 2.9 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 Shelby?

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

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

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