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Dating in Wilmington, Ohio

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About Wilmington

  • Wilmington has a population of about 12,000.
  • It lies in Ohio.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 526 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kettering, about 25 miles away.
  • Close by: Xenia (17 miles), Centerville (22 miles) and Beavercreek (22 miles).

Where to meet in Wilmington

From Wilmington it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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 Wilmington

Who can I meet near Wilmington?

Within 30 miles of Wilmington there are 23 towns and cities — Dayton, Kettering and Beavercreek among them — with more than 550,000 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 Wilmington?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Wilmington?

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

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