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The Colony at a glance

  • The Colony has a population of about 42,000.
  • It lies in Texas.
  • It's about 1364 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Frisco, about 6 miles away.
  • Close by: The Trails of Frisco (5 miles), Little Elm (6 miles) and Lewisville (7 miles).

Where to meet in The Colony

In a town like The Colony, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 The Colony: questions and answers

How far around The Colony can I search?

Within 30 miles of The Colony there are 52 towns and cities — Dallas, Arlington and Plano among them — with more than 4.7 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in The Colony free on YADate?

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

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 The Colony?

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

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