Have you ever looked at your dating apps and thought, “Maybe I just need to move?”

Your location absolutely can affect your dating life. It determines who’s around you, the size of your dating pool, local dating culture, relationship goals, competition, and even how easy it is to actually go on a date.

But moving doesn’t automatically fix your dating problems.

In this episode of The Realistic Romantic, Drew asks a bigger question: Is the problem actually your city, or is it you?

Plus, Drew answers a Dear Drew about getting from the first date to the second without feeling like you’re chasing.

In This Episode

• How your city affects your dating pool

• Drew’s experience dating in San Antonio vs. Miami

• The best states for singles in 2026

• Dating opportunity vs. relationship opportunity