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Dating in Stratford, Connecticut

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

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About Stratford

  • About 51,000 people live in Stratford.
  • It lies in Connecticut.
  • It's about 56 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Yonkers is about 44 miles away.
  • Close by: Bridgeport (3 miles), Fairfield (7 miles) and New Haven (14 miles).

First-date ideas for Stratford

Daytime dates suit a town like Stratford: 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.

Dating in Stratford: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Stratford?

More than 2.8 million people live within 30 miles of Stratford, in 107 towns and cities including Bridgeport, New Haven and Stamford. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Stratford?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Stratford or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Stratford real people?

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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Stratford?

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

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