meet irl was founded after years of hearing our friends despair about their experiences of modern dating.

we believe that dating should be an enjoyable experience - not one that leaves us feeling despondent or exhausted.

through building a community of chicagoans that are looking to date with intention, we hope to facilitate introductions that provide quality connections & romantic potential, without the admin involved with dating apps.

those interested in joining us are invited to complete our registration form, and to tell us as much as feels comfortable to share.

as members events are organized, we extend invitations to a selection of our community, based on shared relationship aspirations and orientations. our aim is to create events that are full of possibilities, and allow members to connect authentically as humans, in real life.

we also host a range of open-to-all mixers and social events that you can find on our eventbrite.