The art of putting together the perfect dating app profile — one that’s honest, eye-catching, and also tells the world, ‘Swipe right on me, I actually am this cool IRL’ — can be tricky. With so many amazing qualities to offer a prospective partner (hey, if you can’t big yourself up, who will?), it can be overwhelming trying to sum up your entire personality in just a few words and pictures.
Thankfully, dating apps know this, which is why they developed prompts to help you make the best first impression on potential matches.
To give you a head start — and the best chance of success — we’ve compiled a list of sample answers to some of the most common Hinge prompts. Feel free to use these as inspo for your own profile, but don’t be afraid to (in fact you should) customise them to fit your own personality. Happy dating!
I’m convinced that…
Why is this a good prompt? "It lets your personality shine," explains leading relationship coach Teresha Young. "Whether you’re opinionated, quirky, or downright funny, this prompt draws someone in with a playful 'debate me' energy."
How to answer it well: "Pick something unique and surprising," says Young. "A hot take or random observation that shows your character. Avoid generic internet arguments (like pineapple on pizza) which don’t stand out or invite much engagement."
- There’s no better use of a Friday night than take-out sushi and a movie marathon
- I can make a better chocolate chip cookie than anyone on The Great British Bake-Off 🍪
- I could probably beat you in chess
- There’s life on other planets! 🛸
- Steve Carrell is actually as nice as he seems
- You'd look even better next to me 😉
- We'd have dangerous chemistry - want to text that theory?
- You only matched with me to steal my dog. Bold move...
- Our love language will be memes and dramatic snack runs
- I’d risk it all for you. And by ‘all’ I mean my religiously adhered to sleep schedule
- Sparkling water is just angry tap water
- Plot twists are better when you don't see them coming
My simple pleasures…
Why is this a good prompt? "This shows what lights you up in everyday life, which is often what someone falls in love with," says Young.
Everyone's clicking on...
How to answer it well: "The trap here is listing generic, overused things like 'coffee, music, walks,'" Young says. "These tell us nothing new. To stand out, avoid dry lists and instead zoom in on feel-good moments that show your tone and lifestyle."
- Heading to every single coffee shop and trying their matcha to see which is the best ☕️
- A good yoga session after work
- Coming home to my dog
- A really great book
- The unbeatable true crime podcast + power walk combo
- Late-night flirting, sleepy morning cuddles, and catching someone's eye across the bar
- Getting into bed with clean sheets and no responsibilities
- That first deep breath after a long day
- When the song shuffle gets my emotional state exactly right
- The smell of fresh washing - fight me on this 🧺👕👖🧦🧼
- Raiding the Oliver Bonas home section
- Bubblebath, scented candles and a glass of wine after a super long day 🍷 🛁
Typical Sunday…
Why is this a good prompt? "It gives a snapshot of your lifestyle," says Young. "Are you chill and cosy or out adventuring? It’s a compatibility check without saying much."
How to answer it well: "A common trap is sounding like a schedule," Young continues. "'Gym, brunch, nap; isn’t memorable. To avoid this, describe the energy or mood of your Sunday, not just activities. Make them feel like they’re in it with you!"
- An early wake-up, followed by a long gym-sesh, then brunch, then errands — I like to keep busy!
- Sleep in, sleep in some more… sleep all day actually 😅
- Wake up late but not too late, homemade waffles, and a walk around the neighbourhood
- A six-hour brunch with the girls 🥂
- Sunday reset! I like to meal prep for the week and deep-clean my apartment
- Watching one episode of a show and then accidentally finishing the whole season
- Coffee in bed, a slow playlist, and maybe breakfast for two?
- Morning yoga, afternoon bargain hunt, evening wine on the patio
- Trying to undo the damage Saturday me did 🤪
- Wake up optimistic. By 3pm I’ve accepted that the washing up is Monday's problem
- Movie marathon - you pick the film, I'll bring the snacks
- Slow cook a roast, gossip with pals, catch-up with my mum
My greatest strength…
Why is this a good prompt? "It opens the door to confidence without showing off," Young says. "It’s about what you bring to the table."
How to answer it well: "The trap is sounding like a job interview," she continues. "Avoid vague or professional clichés like 'resilience' or 'hardworking,' and don’t go too abstract. To stand out, pick a strength that plays out in daily life or relationships."
- I’m a really great listener — my friends say I give great advice
- I fully embody the work-hard-play-hard mentality
- I can make you the best homemade mashed potatoes you’ll ever have
- My memory. I will never forget a name, face, or birthday!
- Always finding the best avocados at Waitrose! 🥑
- Is spotting red flags and walking straight into them with confidence
- Turning every group chat into a meme archive
- Reading a room and rescuing friends from awkward convos
- Talking my way out of trouble and into brunch reservations 🍸
- Turning tough situations into growth (with a few jokes along the way)
- I can pop a great squat (Where do you think I got these buns from?) 🍑
- Hula-hooping - and yes, I can teach you!
The best way to ask me out is by…
Why is this a good prompt? "This helps someone break the ice in a way you’ll respond to and shows you know what works for you," Young says.
How to answer it well: "A common trap is saying 'just ask,' which shuts the door rather than opening it," Young continues. "To avoid this, be specific and playful. Show that you’re open, but you appreciate creativity and effort. That’s how you increase your 'yes' rate."
- Making a plan in advance and sticking to it. Commitment is sexy!
- Promising me tacos and margs 🌮
- Asking me to FaceTime first. Then, if we vibe, we can meet IRL!
- Sending me a carrier pigeon with a ‘Circle yes or no’ note attached. (Kidding! Kind of!)
- Making it on a Thursday — it’s my only free night of the week!
- Telling me there’s pizza involved. I’m weak. I’ll fold 🍕
- Jumping on a video call first, I need to know you’re not using photos from 2016! Come with a plan, and if we click, I’m already halfway dressed for the date.
- Saying 'I have a dog who wants to meet you' — I’ll be there in 5
- Asking what my go-to drink is, then challenging me to find a better one together
- Proposing a ‘two truths and a tequila’ kind of night
- Taking me for a long, romantic stroll in the park (picnic mandatory)
- Paint and sip... and sip...and sip
I’m weirdly attracted to…
Why is this a good prompt? "It invites fun, flirty banter," Young says. "It’s a great way to express what turns your head beyond the obvious and gives others a sneaky window into your type."
How to answer it well: "The trap is staying too surface-level or generic (e.g. “dimples” or “accents”). That doesn’t spark conversation," Young adds. "Instead, go for a specific behaviour, micro-gesture, or trait that feels oddly personal. The weirder, the better."
- People who go to therapy! (AKA people who prioritise their mental health)
- Dog-owners. Give me allll the puppies!
- People who can make me laugh
- Good conversation — let’s sit and talk for hours
- Brains! Tell me your favourite fun fact 🧠
- Lowkey confidence, rolled-up sleeves, and good teeth
- Someone who can roast me lovingly and still make me feel like a 10
- A well-organised Google Calendar
- People who aggressively defend their favorite pasta shape (mine's fusilli, by the way)
- People who alphabetise their bookshelves 📚
- Someone who always lets me have the last chicken nugget - my heart will be yours
- Someone who is okay with me singing the wrong words to your favourite song
The hallmark of a good relationship is…
Why is this a good prompt? "It gives a glimpse into your emotional intelligence and what you value long-term, without having to overshare," Young explains.
How to answer it well: "The trap is falling into tired clichés like 'trust and communication,'" Young says. "They’re true, but unoriginal. Instead, bring them to life through a real-world moment or quirky example that makes people nod (or laugh) in agreement."
- That it feels easy and natural. Conversation should flow!
- That we have fun and laugh together
- That we’re both on the same page about what we want for the future
- Similar values!
- Friendship. I want to date my best friend! 👯♀️
- Laughing at the same dumb meme three times in a row and still thinking it’s funny!
- Mutual effort, mutual playlists, and mutual respect for blanket space
- Inside jokes that require a whole PowerPoint to explain to anyone else
- Trust, communication, and someone who won’t spoil the show you’re three episodes behind on
- Feeling safe enough to be fully yourself, weird quirks and all 🤪
- Sending texts that say 'I saw this and thought of you'
- Your friends and parents love your partner as much as you do (mum always knows best)
Something that’s non-negotiable for me is…
Why this is a good prompt: "It’s powerful because it signals self-worth and clarity, which are two of the most attractive traits on an app," Young clarifies.
How to answer it well: "Avoid sounding too rigid, jaded or like you’re listing red flags. Instead of ranting about what you won’t tolerate, which can seem quite negative, flip it. Talk about what you absolutely need to feel safe and seen and do it in a way that’s clear and inviting," she says.
- Emotional maturity. Being able to handle a heart-to-heart without running for the hills
- An annual Parks and Rec re-watch
- Friday night date nights — quality time is super important to me!
- You cook, I clean up. I burn everything I try to make 😇
- You have to love my cat… and get my cat to love you
- Emotional maturity — I’m too old for the 'guess how I feel' game
- Liking dogs. You don’t have to have one. But if you hate them… we’re not meant to be 🐶
- Not clapping when the plane lands. Please, I beg you
- Someone who understands the sacred ritual of a slow Sunday morning
- Being happy doing ‘nothing’ together: trackie bottoms, wine, and a show we both love
- You're polite to waiters. If you're not... 🚩
- You're unafraid to get up and shake your ass with me on the dancefloor.
I’m looking for…
Why this is a good prompt: "This invites emotional clarity. It helps filter matches who align with your goals and gently repels those who don’t," Young says.
How to answer it well: "Don't offer vague, passive statements like 'someone nice,' 'fun,' or “genuine.” Instead, be specific about the feeling or experience you’re craving," Young says. "What does that “connection” look or feel like?"
- Someone who also knows all the words to Abba’s “Dancing Queen”
- A lifelong dance partner 💃🏻💃🏻
- A good time and a long time
- Something fun, easy, and low-commitment
- My phone charger… have you seen it anywhere?
- Someone I can flirt with for the rest of our lives. Bonus points if you’ll dance with me in the kitchen!
- A fellow overthinker who’ll analyse movie plots and moral dilemmas with me at 1 a.m.
- Someone whose version of flirting includes sending weird TikToks at 2 a.m.
- Someone who makes me laugh, makes plans, and makes out with me 😘
- Someone who knows exactly when to turn the charm on — and when to turn the lights off
- A best friend who doesn't snatch the covers off me at night
- A few drinks, some small plates - and then, who knows?
Green flags I look for…
Why this is a good prompt: "It’s an empowering reversal of red flag culture and shows you’ve done the work to know what healthy love looks like," Young says.
How to answer it well: "Don't recycle buzzwords (“respect,” “empathy”) without making them personal," Young adds. "To stand out, speak about the things that tell you someone’s emotionally safe and emotionally aware."
- A [*insert sports team here*] fan ⚽️
- Someone who texts back within the hour
- A headboard. Bonus points if your sheets aren’t navy blue!
- No fish pics on your profile 🙅♀️🐠
- Someone who takes initiative and makes the first move 😉
- Someone's whose kind to waiters, animals, and themselves!
- Someone who will sneak off with me at the party so we can talk alone
- Passion and shameless flirtation
- A good listener
- Someone who has a dog (bonus points for a pug)
- Someone who isn't afraid to cry at soppy movies
- A generous soul who puts his loved ones first
I won’t shut up about...
Why this is a good prompt: "It reveals your obsessions, passions or even guilty pleasures, all of which are excellent conversation starters," says Young.
How to answer it well: "Choosing something too generic like 'coffee' or 'travel' without adding personality is dull," Young says. "To avoid this, go hyper-specific or unexpectedly funny. It gives your match something to respond to (or gently debate)."
- Bridgerton, its spin-offs, and Regency dramas
- Glastonbury - yep, I was there!
- My football team. We’re the best, don’t try to argue
- My trip to Argentina next month. I can’t wait to drink all the best wine! 🍷
- The cheesecake I had for dessert last weekend. It was truly the best cheesecake I’ve ever had
- Sabrina Carpenter's latest track - let's hope you're not a manchild...
- The latest Netflix true-crime doc (n.b. we've got a list here to keep you interested)
- [Insert your favourite podcast here] - I'll get you hooked to
- The food at [insert your favourite restaurant here] - fancy a taste?
- How good my cocktail making skills are!
- This book I've just finished - I can lend it to you if you promise to give it back
- Who was snubbed at this year's Emmys (Severance was robbed!)
The key to my heart is…
Why this is a good prompt: "It invites a flirty response and a little vulnerability, whether it’s a deep emotional trait or a cheeky romantic gesture," Young says.
How to answer it well: "It's easy to default to food (unless you make it original) or sounding materialistic," she continues. "Avoid saying 'pizza' or 'buy me things.' Instead, tap into meaningful actions or traits that genuinely unlock your soft side."
- That you can make me laugh!
- That you get along with my dog 🐶
- Being willing to give me foot massages after a long day
- Through my stomach. What do your skills in the kitchen look like? 👀
- That you show genuine interest in my interests, and that we can share hobbies!
- Laughing along to Netflix with me like we're both on Gogglebox
- Nando's - especially if you can get my order right first time
- Late night dancing - show me your moves!
- Finding someone who can go on a run with me
- Getting me a matcha first thing!
- You adore my friends and family - and they adore you too!
I get myself out of a funk by…
Why this a good prompt: "It shows your emotional toolkit and how you care for yourself or shift your mood," Young says. "That’s insight into how you’ll show up in a relationship."
How to answer it well:
Trap: giving generic self-care answers like 'walks' or 'music' with no detail," Young says. "To avoid this, describe the mood, the movement, or the moment with a bit of flair."
- Getting in a good cry
- A nice, long, therapy session or vent sesh with a friend
- Going for a swim! Nothing like those endorphins 🏊🏻♀️
- Ordering in and re-watching my comfort movie
- Getting dressed up and going out with friends! It’s impossible to be sad when Harry Styles is playing on blast
- Blasting Olivia Rodrigo at full volume and singing along (being in tune is optional)
- A spin class - sweat out the sadness
- Cooking my favourite meal (mac and cheese on me)
- Putting on a onesie, grabbing a Galaxy bar and making a massive cup of tea
- A good scroll through memes
- A big, messy night out with all my besties 🪩
- Booking bottomless brunch (and planning the best outfit)
My friends ask me for advice about…
Why this is a good prompt: "It gives a fun peek into your social role," Young explains. "Are you the therapist, the fashion stylist, or the group chat lawyer?"
How to answer it well: "Don't be too vague (“relationships”) or overly serious," Young says. "Keep it flirty or witty. The more specific and playful the advice, the more it says about your personality."
- Career stuff. I work in HR!
- Phrasing texts and emails — I’m good with words!
- Travel recs! I’ve been to 25 countries and counting ✈️
- Credit card points, I’m addicted to finding the best deals
- Books! I read a tonne so I always know what to recommend to people
- The best way to respond to a 'u up?' text at 2am
- Which snaps to post to Instagram
- What to have for dinner - and what Netflix show to watch it with!
- Date outfit ideas - people always look their best when they check with me!
- How to make their Hinge prompts less cringe
- The best charity shop finds - I'm the savviest shopper you've ever seen
- Home decor suggestions; I can find your feng shui 🙇
I wind down by…
Why this is a good prompt: "This reveals how you decompress, and whether your energy matches with someone else’s," Young says. "It can hint at your personality, your pace, and your playfulness."
How to answer it well: "Don't fall into the trap of giving a flat list (“Netflix, wine, bed”). To avoid this, paint a picture, add some humour, or show your quirky night-time rituals," Young continues.
- Drinking a tall glass of wine at the end of the day and listening to my favourite podcast
- Working out and a good stretch
- Honestly, cleaning! Is that weird? It calms me down
- Diving into a good book - got several that need my attention
- Venting! My friends deserve medals for listening to me talk 🏅
- A long winding walk around the park followed by my extensive skincare routine
- Heading to McDonalds and grabbing some nuggets - my Friday treat!
- Binge watching Netflix - what are you watching at the minute?
- Cooking - I'm quite the chef, if I do say so myself!
- Booking my next holiday - I can always find the best AirBnbs!
- Doing my 12 step skincare routine: I'm not glowing like this for nothing 🧖🏻♀️
- Rearranging my furniture - yes I know it's weird
The one thing I’d love to know about you is…
Why is this a good prompt? "It shows curiosity, emotional openness, and signals you’re ready for connection," Young says. "It also invites thoughtful replies, which is a win on an app full of surface-level chat."
How to answer it well: "Avoid asking something too vague (“What are your hobbies?”) or too intense too soon. If you’re someone with a dealbreaker, frame it with wit or emotional intelligence. Ask something that reveals alignment without scaring them off," Young continues.
- How do you like to spend your weekends?
- When are you going to ask me out? 👀
- Not to sound cliché but… what are you looking for on here?
- Are you a morning person or a night owl?
- Have you ever read a book that changed your life?
- The one thing you're secretly super proud of...
- Whether you were a naughty kid at school - and if you grew out of bad behaviour?
- What makes you feel alive?
- The wildest thing you've ever done?
- How you like your eggs in the morning?
- What really makes you tick?
- Your weirdest and wildest night out story
Let’s make sure we’re on the same page about…
Why this is a good prompt: "It invites honesty without being confrontational," Young says. "Great for setting the tone, whether it’s your values, pace, or dealbreakers."
How to answer it well: "Don't be bossy or negative (e.g. “Don’t waste my time”). To avoid this, balance clarity with humour. Use this space to gently assert your expectations whilst keeping the door open," she adds.
- Where we see ourselves in 10 years
- Ordering dessert — it’s a non-negotiable for me 🍦
- A night in being waaay better than a night out
- Cats > dogs 🐈
- Who we voted for in the last election!
- Whether we’re ‘Netflix and chilling’ or actually watching Netflix
- Who’s stealing the covers — and how hard you’ll fight me for them
- Whether ghosts are real, and if so, how we’re handling our haunted future home
- If binge-watching an entire series in one weekend is impressive or a cry for help
- What sides we're ordering with our pizza!
- Our gym routines because we need to get pumped together
- How often we text and chat because I need a yapper in my life
Biggest risk I’ve taken…
Why this is a good prompt: "It offers a peek into your courage, spontaneity or emotional growth, without needing a dramatic backstory," Young says.
How to answer it well: "Try to avoid humble-bragging," she continues. "Instead, share a moment that’s bold for you, or emotionally relatable, even if it seems small."
- Moving to [*insert city where you live here*] after spending my whole life in [*insert city where you’re from*]
- Solo-traveling through Europe my last summer at uni
- Quitting my job to pursue my passion for cheese-making! 🧀
- Buying my fixer-upper flat. I regret nothing — I love my home!
- Trying [*insert new hobby here*] even though it pushed me out of my comfort zone
- Trusting someone else to pick the Netflix show — and actually liking their choice
- Wearing white on a first date… with spaghetti on the menu 🍝
- Getting three tube trains to meet a stranger from a dating app
- Taking the chance to start over, even when the future was uncertain —the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward
- Saying ‘no’ to what’s comfortable and ‘yes’ to what challenges me, even if it meant risking failure
- Well hopefully not actually going on a date with you!
- Going on a big night out on an empty stomach - I live life on the edge
Most spontaneous thing I’ve done…
Why this is a good prompt: "It signals fun, playfulness, and a “yes to life” energy, which are things many matches are drawn to," Young says.
How to answer it well: "Avoid sounding like a cliché montage ('booked a trip with no plan'). To avoid this, highlight the motivation or the chaos behind it. The story that makes it personal, not just impressive," Young says.
- Booked a weekend trip to France the night before with my girlfriends
- Surprisingly ended up in the VIP section of [*insert club or bar here*]
- I sublet my flat and moved to [*insert city here*] for an entire month
- The pottery [*or whatever other class/workout/hobby you tried*] class I took last week! It was so fun to try something new
- Downloaded this app 👀
- Matched with you. The rest is TBC.
- Quit my job to chase a dream I hadn’t told anyone about
- Booked a last-minute trip just to steal a kiss from a cute local. Mission accomplished!
- Decided to flirt with danger…and it flirted back. Care to join the adventure?
- Accepted a date and ended up sharing my chips — that’s true commitment
- Picking where I went to uni - literally just pointed at a city and when there
- Gone speed-friending - and met one of my besties!
Dating me is like...
Why this is a good prompt: "This gives you a chance to show charm, creativity, and emotional self-awareness in one line," Young says. "It can be cute, funny, or surprisingly deep."
How to answer it well: "Avoid listing adjectives (“fun, loyal, adventurous”) that tells us nothing," Young continues. "Instead, compare dating you to a feeling, experience, or scene. Be poetic or playful."
- Finding an extra nugget in your McDonald’s
- When you think it’s Thursday all day but it’s really Friday!
- The first day of your holiday feeling
- When you finally get tickets to Glastonbury after years of trying 🎪
- Landing your dream job
- Subscribing to a podcast. It starts chill, gets deep fast, and you can’t stop listening
- That one song you didn’t know you were obsessed with until you couldn’t stop playing it 🎵
- Owning a cat: low-maintenance, affectionate on my terms, and occasionally knocking things over for attention
- Like a really well-written book — layered, occasionally dramatic, and full of plot twists
- A slow burn — starts warm, builds deep, and gets better the more you invest
- Finding money in your coat pocket - that you cant wait to spend
- Discovering you are fluent in sarcasm
This year I really want to...
Why this is a good prompt: "It reveals your current energy," Young says. "What excites you, what you're prioritising, and how you see the year unfolding romantically or personally."
How to answer it well: "Creating a dry list of resolutions can be a trap," Young says. "To avoid this, choose one thing and make it sound dreamy, cheeky or aspirational. Something a match could imagine being part of."
- Take a sabbatical and travel the world 🏖️
- Take up a new hobby — I want to learn how to crochet!
- Get the promotion I’ve been working so hard towards
- Eat out more and try different cuisines — fancy being my dinner date?! 🍴
- Focus on spending more time with my family and friends
- Finish a book before buying another one (Please hold me accountable)
- Say yes to things that scare me a little!
- Convince my plants I’m a good person and they don’t need to die
- Find someone who’ll be my plus-one to weddings, trivia nights, and the club
- Go on more spontaneous adventures… starting with this app, maybe?
- Decrease my screentime - I've been too obsessed with memes
- Get my daily 10k steps in no matter what - care to take a walk on the wild side?

Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.























