"This group is for professional (SINGLE) African-American men and women that have values, integrity, well rounded and looking to meet quality people for dating/relationship. I started this group because online dating has more failures than success stories. Along, with it being a channel for men/women to meet unwanted counterfeits. It is my hopes that the men and women that reach out to this Meetup Group are looking to meet/develop great friendships that may turn into a healthy relationship among …

Have you ever felt like you keep attracting the wrong relationship(s) into your life? Have you ever felt drained energetically, used, betrayed, or abused in any way in your intimate relationships, friends, family, or even co-workers? Do you ever attract the one who seems to never commit? Have you ever dreamed of having amazing, & or intimate, passionate relationship but feel you just can't seem to attract the right one(s), like you have the worst luck? If you answered yes to any of the above que …

Being bored means you're boring.... get out of the house and Mingle! We host hot singles parties, fun social events and free singles mixers every month in Chicago and the suburbs. Over 8,000 members for you to mingle with on facebook, the official website and here on meetup. Our events are both tame and insane...we leave the decision up to you what ones to RSVP for. The events are held in both Chicago and the suburbs, so don't be shy to join if you live in Joliet, Niles, Skokie or Oak Park. …

We specialize in hosting speed dating and singles events. In this fast-paced world, more people are finding it increasingly difficult to find quality dates with other singles like themselves. If you are tired of going to bar after bar without finding anyone of substance but aren't comepletely comfortable with online dating, then WiseDater is for you.

My commitment is to create a postive community of individuals that want to develop and maintain immensely fullfilling relationships in a society that makes that increasingly difficult. We can all have the relationships we want MOST when we share our knowledge/wisdom, cultivate understanding and acceptance, while encouraging and supporting one another. If you want an incredibly fulfilling relationship that lasts, this group is for you.

SINGLES, SINGLES, SINGLES - if you are looking to meet the RIGHT person to date - this is the Meetup group for you!!! Come go on a bunch of fun, low-pressure, first dates in 1 night with other singles.  This way you can QUICKLY see who you like and want to see again for second dates!!! We have events for singles in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's.

Every woman is awesome! We're awesome in that 1950's housewife or girlfriend type of way. *Single women are also welcome to join! Who We Are: We’re smart, sexy, modern day 1950’s housewives & girlfriends! We respect our partners as the head-of-the house & support their decisions. Whether we are career women, housewives, or stay-at-home moms, we're all happy to wear an apron and live the idealistic, 1950's lifestyle of "Yes, Dear" and good housekeeping. What We Do: Our goal is to build close f …

Are you more Silicon than silicone? Did you play saxophone instead of point guard in high school? Get your geek on with other sharp singles at our Dating for Nerds mixers– where trivia quizzes and board gaming win you themed prizes as well as hearts! Here's how it works: Flirt with other smarties over rounds of games and trivia, then rotate tables to meet more singles. Check us out at nerdsatheart.com. Looking forward to seeing you! Not a hetero nerd? We've got a group for you!  Join Dating for …

Welcome to Free Speed Dating -  Chicagoland's Biggest Singles Parties with DJ, Dancing and once a month a giant, free Speed Dating event!!

We host singles parties and speed dating events in the Chicago metro area for single professionals men and women. For more information or to view our events schedule, please visit us at www.chicagofirstdates.com.

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in Chicago whe …

The Project Chicago Lair is a non-commercial dating, relationship, and sexuality support group for adult men in the Chicagoland area. We seek to help men become more successful in achieving their goals in their sex lives and relationships with women by fostering a community in which men can come together for beneficial discussions of these, and related issues, in an atmosphere that is both honestly critical, yet supportive and non-judgmental, as well as one in which men can form lasting friendsh …

Ultimate LOVE and Passion (ULP for short) is a community of like-minded individuals creating friendships and relationships that stand the test of time. Using principles from top authors, trainers and coaches we can ALL learn to have fun, playful, passionate relationships with the right person. Have you tried all those "other" dating sites? Do your friends try to set you up on blind dates? Have you been in relationships where you just don't have that "spark" everyone talks about? Are you on a jou …

Been single and a Christian does not mean we don't know how to have some fun. Although, I'm not interested in clubbing OR going to a boring pumpkin picking gathering, I still like to hang out and have fun, meet new people and hopefully form meaningful relationships. So whats this group about? Well, we are like-minded SINGLE Christians gathering for good fellowship. Plus great way to invite your friends who will otherwise not go to church. Christianity need not be boring!

You have international mind and have the desires to explore different cultures. You are educated SINGLE professionals who are passionate about what you do and want to live the life to the fullest. In general, you are content with your life. Yet, there are times you wish there is that special someone you could share your life with and you feel the frustration to find someone to foster a meaningful relationship within your own ethnical group. Globalization has not only made the world smaller, but …

If you are part of a couple, please make separate individual accounts for each member of your relationship. NO 'COUPLES' ACCOUNTS. Click on the Join us! button in the upper right to get started. Welcome to Poly-Under-40, we're proud to be the most active polyamory organization in North America.  Poly-Under-40 is as social network for young adults exploring polyamory or living our individual poly styles. If you are a young adult looking for a friendly, supporting social group where you can learn …

As Chicago's leader in speed dating and singles parties, Chicago First Dates is the preferred choice of professional men and women seeking love and friendship. Our events have become the most successful and talked-about speed dating and singles parties in town! Our events offer an ingenious way for single men and women to meet each other. We bring them together in one place to meet, mingle, and see if there are matches between them. The result is a completely energetic and fun-filled event wher …

Do you want more than one loving life-partner? Are you looking for multiple committed relationships? Then this meetup group is for you! Polyfidelity, Polygamy & Group Marriage Meetup Group of Chicago is a community for people who choose to live in relationships involving more than 2 adults. PLEASE do not join this group if you're looking for swinging or open relationships. Who chooses polyfidelity or group marriage? Anyone who wants to have more than one loving 'life partner', or what polyamori …

Miss Pivot is for single professionals who have had a hard time meeting other singles, and a worse time working up the courage to talk to them. We’re going to change the way you think about dating for the better. Our events and social coaching are a classy way to help you meet new people without all the butterflies.

Chicago Intercultural and Interracial Explorers is a new meetup that brings people together who are interested in cross-cultural, ethnic, or racial relations and relationships. Our gatherings offer a mixture of events and open discussion on the experiences, issues, benefits and challenges of those in the mixed couples dating scene. In the process, we hope to foster a dynamic cross-cultural exchange.  If you’ve been looking for great conversations with creative, diverse people and a blend of inte …

Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Women's Group the only poly group in the area that's exclusively for women. Polyamory is the practice of freely developing your own kinds of honest, informed and consensual relationships with multiple partners. Our purpose is to create a support network for women exploring polyamory, or dealing with their individual poly situations. At most poly gatherings, men outnumber women and sometimes dominate the conversations by their sheer numbers. Our founders saw a ne …

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:18, 24. (NIV) Our group is created to provide social events in which Christian men and women can meet in order to pursue friendship, dating and marriage. This groups is for singles of all Christian faiths, our group is about faith, a shared love for Jesus Christ, and not relig …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet other Playful Smart Sexy SINGLES in the western suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people. Join us for socials, coffee outings, live music events or Dining, Wining, Dancing, ROMANCING! We know some people are shy at first so we also have ice breaker games at some of our larger events to get things off to a more comfortable start. Have you tried eHarmony, match, or the multitudes of internet dating sites that have that “we'll rip you off in your search fo …

Speed-dating can be expensive. The entry price alone is around $35 to $40, and then you have the drinks and transportation... This would all be fine if you felt pretty sure you were going to meet your one-and-only that night, but often you simply need to go a few times to come across the person that's right for you. Don't get us wrong - we're huge fans of speed-dating. We think it way better than online dating, as you can not beat a quick face-to-face encounter to establish if the chemistry is …

The Understand Men Chicago PAX community is led by a group of volunteers committed to share the education of PAX Programs. Our lives have been profoundly impacted by this work, and we host free events to generate interest in PAX workshops in Chicago. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” - and also an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy - creates peace between the sexes by providing unique and immediately useful information to wome …

This meetup group is intended to bring Single Men & Women (Ages 30+) together for fun, no pressure events & adventures! While enjoying exclusive Singles Events such as: Mixers/Cocktail Parties, Wine & Chocolate Tastings, Live Performances, Dance Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Networking Events, Community Outreach Volunteer Work, Lectures, Seminars, Speed Dating, Group Vacation Getaways, Singles Cruises and more, our gatherings offer a mixture of social events and activities that afford great oppo …

Enjoy a happy fun atmosphere at upscale locations for professional people to network and relax. We are seeking professional people over 30 years old that are interested in dating and socializing after work. The events will be held in the city and on a weekly basis. From time to time we may have fee based events. We want fun upscale members that enjoy good wines and even better conversations. Typical activities will be wine tasting, happy hours, and live music events.

The purpose of this Meet-Up Community is simply to organize fun events for singles in the Burbs to meet and mingle over cocktails once a month.  Our first event is a mixer at Vibe Lounge, Wednesday, December 21st in Schaumburg.  We've also arranged a special drink package with the lounge for all our members that evening...$5 Martinis / Cocktails and $3.00 Beers! Are you tired of all the blind dates that friends and family set you up on, or the creeps you meet on dating sites?  Let's face it, it' …