Skip to content

About us

MEET SINGLES IN ST. LOUIS AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS โ€” THE REAL WAY (NOT THROUGH DATING APPS)

Are you single in St. Louis, St. Charles, or Southern Illinois and tired of dating apps?

Youโ€™re not alone.
Many singles feel like modern dating has become an endless cycle of swiping, messaging, and ghosting.
You swipe through profiles.
You send messages.
Maybe you plan a date.
But often the conversation disappears before you ever meet in person.
Thatโ€™s why this group exists.
Instead of relying on dating apps, we help singles meet face-to-face through fun social events and shared activities.

Our goal is simple:
Meet people.
Have fun.
Build real connections.
No pressure.

***

WHY MANY SINGLES ARE TIRED OF DATING APPS
Dating apps promised to make meeting people easier. For many singles, the experience has been the opposite.

Common frustrations include:

โ€ข Endless swiping
โ€ข Conversations that go nowhere
โ€ข Ghosting
โ€ข Fake or outdated profiles
โ€ข Pressure to meet strangers immediately

Dating apps often reduce people to photos and short bios.
But real attraction rarely works that way.
Chemistry usually comes from things like personality, humor, and conversation โ€” things you can only experience in real life.

***

A BETTER WAY TO MEET SINGLES
Our events are designed for singles who want something different.
Instead of rushing into one-on-one dates with strangers, we focus on social experiences where people can connect naturally.

Our approach is simple:

  1. Meet in person
  2. Socialize in a relaxed group setting
  3. Build friendships and connections
  4. Date only if there is mutual interest

This is sometimes called a โ€œFriendship Firstโ€ approach to dating.
Many people find this approach feels more natural and less stressful than dating apps.

***

WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR EVENTS?
Our events are designed to feel like friends hanging out, not awkward dating interviews.

Examples of events include:

โ€ข Social mixers
โ€ข Happy hours
โ€ข Group dinners
โ€ข Game nights
โ€ข Outdoor activities
โ€ข Local events and festivals
โ€ข Casual hangouts

You can talk with different people, move around, and join conversations naturally.
There is no pressure to pair off or go on dates immediately.

***

WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP?

This community is great for singles who want to:

โ€ข Meet people in person
โ€ข Get off dating apps
โ€ข Make new friends
โ€ข Expand their social circle
โ€ข Explore dating naturally

Some members are actively dating. Others are simply looking to meet people and enjoy social activities.
Both are welcome.

***

CITIES OUR MEMBERS COME FROM
Our community includes singles from all across the greater St. Louis region and Southern Illinois.

Many members live within about 90 minutes of downtown St. Charles.
MISSOURI CITIES

St. Louis
St. Charles
St. Peters
Oโ€™Fallon
Wentzville
Lake St. Louis
Chesterfield
Ballwin
Wildwood
Ellisville
Maryland Heights
Creve Coeur
Florissant
Hazelwood
Clayton
Kirkwood
Webster Groves
University City

Nearby communities also include:
Troy MO
Warrenton
Washington
Union
Pacific
Festus
Farmington

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CITIES
Belleville
Oโ€™Fallon IL
Fairview Heights
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Glen Carbon
Maryville
Swansea
Shiloh
Granite City
Alton
Wood River
Godfrey

Many of these cities are only 20โ€“45 minutes from downtown St. Louis, making events easy to attend.

***

DO I HAVE TO BE ACTIVELY DATING?
No.
Many members join simply to:
โ€ข meet new people
โ€ข expand their social circle
โ€ข try new activities
โ€ข enjoy time with other singles

Relationships often develop naturally when people get to know each other over time.

***

WHY GROUP EVENTS WORK BETTER FOR MANY SINGLES
Before dating apps existed, most people met through social environments such as:
โ€ข friends
โ€ข parties
โ€ข community groups
โ€ข hobbies
โ€ข social gatherings

Group events recreate that natural environment.
You are not sitting across a table from a stranger trying to force conversation.
Instead, you are sharing an experience with others.
Connections often grow much more naturally in these situations.

***

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FRIENDSHIP FIRST APPROACH
You can learn more about this dating philosophy here:
https://singlesmingle.fun/p/friendship-first-m01

***

STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR COMMUNITY
You can also stay updated with the Saint Louis Dating Singles Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stlsinglesmingle

***

Being single doesnโ€™t have to mean swiping through profiles alone.
Sometimes the best connections happen when people simply meet, socialize, and have fun together in real life.

6 seats left
Meet Singles in their 20s, 30s & 40s on Thursday Night

Meet Singles in their 20s, 30s & 40s on Thursday Night

Oak Street Inn & Lounge | Cottleville MO, 5521 Oak St., Cottleville, MO 63304, Cottleville, MO, US

๐ƒ๐Ž ๐’๐Ž๐Œ๐„๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐๐† ๐…๐”๐
๐Ž๐ ๐€ ๐‘๐Ž๐Ž๐…๐“๐Ž๐

Meet singles in their
20s, 30s & 40s

See someone you like?
Just say hi or invite them for a drink.
No guessing.
No ring checks.

**
Limited seats. Get your ticket(s) for
Thursday night on a Rooftop
at
www.singlesmingle.fun/p/rooftops
**

** About Singles Mingle **

โœ… Welcoming events, not cliquey crowds
People actually come to meet others, not just hang out with the same friend group

โœ… Always new faces
Not the same 5 to 20 people showing up to every event.

โœ… 20s, 30s & 40s, backgrounds, personalities, and energy levels
Find your people, your crowd, or maybe your person.

โœ… Professionally hosted
Not random. Not chaotic. Not โ€œeveryone just figure it out.โ€ We host with intention so you meet new people in a fun way

โœ… Different types of events for different kinds of people
Dinner nights, rooftop nights, game nights, dance nights, and more

โœ… Come for your person or your people
Some people come looking for a relationship. Others just want a better social life. Both belong here

โœ… The best chance to actually meet someone new
Weโ€™re the largest IRL singles network in Southern Illinois & Metro St. Louis, which means more people, more fun, and better odds

**
Limited seats. Get your ticket(s) now at www.singlesmingle.fun/p/rooftops
**

  • Photo of the user
  • Photo of the user
  • Photo of the user
4 attendees

Upcoming events

4

See all

Group links

Organizers

Super Organizer

Members

945
See all

Find us also at