Midget Meeting: How to Find Singles Near You

By Midget Singles

Finding other little people to date in your area can be hard work. Little People of America estimates about 30,000 people with dwarfism across the United States and about 651,700 worldwide, so the community is spread thin geographically. That does not mean there is nobody within reach. It means the usual approach, opening a mainstream app and hoping, is the slowest route. The rest of this page covers the faster ones.

Why Local Matters When Dating as a Little Person

Spread that thinly, a lot of LP dating ends up long-distance. Meeting face to face is still a different thing. Local connections mean spontaneous coffee dates, shared routines, and the kind of low-pressure time together that builds genuine relationships. Finding them is the hard part.

Where the mainstream apps offer height filtering at all, it is often behind a paywall, and even then you are searching the general population rather than this one. A dedicated platform or a community event starts you in a smaller pool instead.

Where to Find Midget Singles Near You

If you are wondering where to find little people singles near you, there are four routes worth trying, and no reason to pick only one: a dedicated dating platform that lets you filter by distance; a Little People of America (LPA) local chapter, if there is one within reach; community Facebook groups such as the Dwarf and Average Height Dating Group; and disability-inclusive local events.

Dedicated Dating Apps for Midget Singles

If you want to meet dwarf singles or little people in your area, specialist dating platforms are built for exactly that, and Midget Singles is one of them. On a general dating app, the person you match with may find the idea of dating a little person interesting and have thought no further than that. On a specialist site, at least they chose a site about this in the first place.

DateALittle is another niche option worth a look. LittlePeopleMeet, which used to be the best known of these, now redirects to a notice saying it is no longer active, so ignore any guide that still recommends it.

Is There a Midget Dating App?

Yes. Midget Singles works in any desktop or mobile browser, with native iOS and Android apps in selected markets, so you can browse and message from wherever you are.

If you want to weigh the dedicated apps against the general ones, our guide to dating apps for little people compares niche platforms with Tinder, Hinge and Bumble, and our guide to dwarf dating covers the dwarf and dwarfism side in detail.

Local LP Events and Community Gatherings

Beyond dating apps, in-person events put you in the same room as people you would never come across online. Little People of America (LPA) operates local chapters across the country, which run their own social events and meetups. These aren't dating events. They are places where people in the community see each other in person, which is the part an app cannot do.

LPA holds regional weekend meetings and an annual national conference. If there is no active chapter near you, one of those is still worth the travel.

If formal organisations aren't your style, look for local meetup groups on Facebook and other social platforms. The Dwarf and Average Height Dating Group on Facebook is one, aimed at mixed-height relationships. Local disability social groups and inclusive community events can also be good places to meet dwarf singles, even if they're not LP-specific.

Finding Midget Singles Near You: Practical Steps

Getting from "I want to meet someone" to actually meeting them takes a bit of planning.

Join Midget Singles and set your location preferences first. A dedicated platform lets you filter by distance immediately, so you're only seeing people within a realistic radius for in-person dates. Complete your profile thoroughly. Clear photos and a real description of your interests give someone something to reply to, which a bare-minimum profile does not.

Then look up your nearest LPA chapter. Even if the closest one is a couple of hours away, attending one event can introduce you to people you would never come across through an app.

Local event listings are worth scanning for disability-inclusive social nights, adaptive sports leagues and community gatherings. None of those are dating venues, but you meet people at them, including single dwarf women and men who are open to connection.

Be patient, too. There are far fewer people on a niche site than on a mainstream one, so it takes longer.

What to Expect at Your First Midget Meeting

Whether your first meeting is a coffee date arranged through an app or a conversation at an LPA event, a few things will make it go more smoothly.

If you're average-height and meeting a little person for the first time, resist the urge to comment on their height. It sounds obvious, and it still happens. Lead with the same things you'd lead with on any date: ask about their work, their interests, what they enjoy doing at the weekend. Their height is one part of who they are, so treat it that way.

Choose accessible venues for in-person dates. Think about seating height, counter heights, and general layout. Mentioning practical accessibility considerations matter-of-factly shows thoughtfulness without making it awkward.

If you're both little people meeting for the first time, you already share a frame of reference that a first date usually has to build from scratch. That common ground helps, but don't let it become the entire conversation. A relationship runs on shared values and compatible lifestyles. Dwarfism is part of the context, not the whole story.

For more detailed guidance on building dating confidence, our guide to dating as a short person covers the psychological foundations, and our piece on how to meet little people explores the broader community landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a midget meeting near me?

Start with dedicated dating platforms like Midget Singles, Little People of America (LPA) local chapters, and Facebook groups like the Dwarf and Average Height Dating Group. Between them they cover dedicated platforms, in-person chapter events and informal community groups.

Is there a dating app specifically for midget singles?

Yes. Midget Singles is built specifically for connecting short people and little people with compatible partners. DateALittle is another niche option. Both are aimed at the LP community rather than the general dating market.

How do I respectfully approach dating a little person?

Treat them as you would any potential partner. Lead with genuine interest in who they are as a person, not curiosity about their height. Avoid commenting on their stature, choose accessible date venues, and be direct about practical considerations.

Are there local events where I can meet dwarf singles?

Little People of America runs regional weekend meetings through the year, plus an annual national conference. Look also for informal LP meetup groups, disability-inclusive social events, and adaptive sports leagues, where you can meet people organically.

What should I expect on a first date with a little person?

Expect a normal date. Choose an accessible venue, focus on getting to know each other as people, and avoid making height the focal point of conversation. If there are practical accessibility needs, discuss them openly and without awkwardness. A first date goes well when both people feel relaxed and treated as individuals.

A note on the word "midget"

This site is called Midget Singles because that is the phrase people type into a search engine, not because it is the right word. Little People of America, whose figures are cited below, says the term has fallen into disfavour and is considered offensive by most people of short stature, and it runs an advocacy page on the term, headed The "M" Word. Dwarf, little person, LP and person of short stature are all fine. Better still, use the person's name. Our guide to the words that matter goes into this properly.

Sources

The population figures on this page are Little People of America's own estimates. LPA states that there are an estimated 30,000 people with dwarfism in the United States and 651,700 around the world (Little People of America, Requesting Information, lpaonline.org).