LOCATION_DATA: CHICAGO, IL

Surviving the
Chicago Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Chicago is different. From the cuffing season pressure to the moderate difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Moderate

GHOSTING RATE

45%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

0.96:1

AVG VCI SCORE

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6.5 / 10

The "Chicago Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is genuine but guarded, seasonal urgency., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the IL area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Cuffing season pressure" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Chicago has a VCI Score of 6.5. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Chicago, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 56% of users."

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