Gay Matchmaking in Chicago

Who we work with

We take a small number of clients, so fit matters.

This is likely a fit if

You're a gay man in or near Chicago looking for a long-term partner, not a busier calendar.
Your time is genuinely scarce and swiping is a poor use of it.
You want someone screening on your behalf before you ever meet.
Discretion matters to you — professionally, personally, or both.
You're ready to invest in this the way you would anything else that matters.

This is likely not a fit if

You're looking for something casual.
You want a database or app to browse yourself.
You're hoping for a guaranteed outcome. Nobody can honestly offer one.
You're not ready to be candid about what you actually want.

How it works

Three steps, in order.

The intake

We sit down and go deep — history, values, what has worked, what has not, and what you're actually looking for underneath the checklist. This is the part the apps skip.

The search

We work our network and search actively on your behalf, within Chicago and beyond where it makes sense. Every candidate is met and vetted personally before their name ever reaches you.

The introduction

We arrange the meeting, then follow up with both sides for honest feedback. What we learn sharpens the next match. The search continues until we get it right.

Why clients choose us

Handled quietly, and handled by a person.

Private by default

No public profile, no searchable listing, no photo circulating on an app. Your name is shared only with your consent, only with a specific person, and only when there's a real reason to.

One matchmaker

You work directly with the person doing the searching — not a rotating account team. They know your history, so you never explain yourself twice.

Vetted in person

We meet every candidate before we introduce them. That's the whole point, and it's the part that can't be automated.

Common questions

Before you book the call.

Is this only for gay men?

Yes. Beau and Arrow is a matchmaking service built specifically around gay men's dating lives in Chicago, from intake to introductions.

Do you guarantee a match?

No, and we'd be lying if we told you otherwise. What we guarantee is diligent, honest, personally-handled work on your behalf.

Is my information kept private?

Yes. There's no public profile and nothing is posted or listed anywhere. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Next step

Start with a conversation.

Thirty minutes, by phone or in person in Chicago. We'll ask what you're looking for and tell you honestly whether we can help. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.

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