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Local Dating Sites
Local dating sites vary enormously in how they define “nearby”. Some use your last known location, some use a city you typed in years ago, and some quietly widen the radius to make the pool look busier than it is.
That matters because a profile that says it is five miles away and is actually fifty wastes everybody's time. Sites that let you set and see the radius are more honest about what they are showing you.
Being specific about your own area helps too. “London” covers a great deal of ground; naming the part you actually live in gets better replies.
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- Check whether the site shows a real distance or a city label
- Name the specific area you live in, not just the metro
- Widening the radius usually beats waiting
- Weekend activity is higher in most local pools
- Free messaging means testing an area costs nothing