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Dating in Shelton, Washington

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

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About Shelton

  • Shelton has a population of about 9,800.
  • It's part of the Washington region.
  • It's about 2441 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Olympia, about 15 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Lacey (18 miles), University Place (26 miles) and Lakewood (28 miles).

A first date in Shelton

In a small place like Shelton, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Olympia, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Shelton: questions and answers

How far around Shelton can I search?

Within 30 miles of Shelton there are 17 towns and cities — Lakewood, Olympia and Lacey among them — with more than 310,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Shelton free on YADate?

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

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Shelton?

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

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