How to Answer "Dating Me Is Like..." on Hinge

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Funny, witty, and original ways to answer one of Hinge’s most popular prompts
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Hinge —the dating app that’s “designed to be deleted”—makes connecting with other hot singles easy. The app's success is largely due to its plethora of fun, icebreaking prompts, like the famous “Dating me is like….” All you have to do is fill in the blank with a quirky answer that’ll have the hotties smashing that “heart” button. Facing some writer’s block? Keep scrolling! We’ve compiled a list of the funniest and most original ways to answer “Dating me is like…” to give you the inspiration you need.

Things You Should Know

  • Answer the “Dating me is like…” prompt in funny or quirky ways to attract Hinge users.
  • Keep your answer surface-level, or use it to share more about your personality and your likes and dislikes.
  • Tweak any of the below ideas to make your answer more unique—humor is important, but originality is even more essential!
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“Finding an extra chicken nugget in your McDonald’s.”

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    Compare yourself to finding an extra chicken nugget (or the fast food side of your choice) to let potential matches know that dating you would be cause for joyous celebration. [1]
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“Finding a pair of jeans that fit perfectly on the first try, and they’re on sale!”

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  1. Compare yourself to the perfect pair of pants. Whether you love shopping or not, there’s one thing we all hate: trying on jeans after jeans after jeans in search of the perfect fit (for the perfect price). It’s time-consuming. It’s frustrating. It can even be humiliating. And frankly, it’s a lot like dating—most of the time. Let potential matches know you’re the perfect fit with this witty answer. [2]
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“Your favorite song playing on the radio right when you need it.”

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  1. We all know the serendipity of hearing that special song unexpectedly. Whether it’s Taylor Swift’s “Love Story (Taylor's Version),” Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling,” or the Reba McEntire theme song, we've all experienced the pure, ecstatic joy of hearing those opening notes just when you’ve been feeling like you could really use a lift. Show potential dates that you’re the human embodiment of hearing their favorite song, right when they need it. [3]
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“Watching the first episode of Game of Thrones . You have no idea what you’re getting yourself into.”

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  1. Compare a relationship with you to an exciting and absorbing TV show. This answer serves as a 2-in-1: it conveys how thrilling it would be to date you while also giving potential matches an idea of what sort of television you enjoy—very important info before agreeing to that first date! [4]
    • If you don't watch GOT (or were disappointed by that final season...), reference any high-action, deceptively absorbing, or just plain long TV show, like Succession or Naruto.
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"Getting a hot shower after 7 days of backcountry camping.”

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    Let a potential match know you’re there to help them relax and unwind after a week of nonstop fun. [5]
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"A roller coaster: full of ups and downs, sometimes you scream, sometimes you laugh, sometimes you cry…”

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  1. Be funny but honest by comparing dating you to a wild roller coaster ride. Look, relationships are never perfect, right? That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them! [6]
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"Finding out class has been canceled and you get to sleep in.”

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  1. Is there any greater luxury than getting to stay home from class or work? Let the hotties know that dating you is equivalent to the bliss of unexpectedly getting to sleep in and watch TV all day (gotta catch up on The Price Is Right !)—and not have to congregate with weird coworkers, if you’d rather adapt this answer to your day job. [7]
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“A hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter day.”

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  1. Compare yourself to a nice warm mug of hot chocolate. This answer showcases your warm, sweet, comforting personality. Who wouldn’t want to date the human version of hot cocoa? [8]
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"Getting an inheritance from your distant relative.”

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  1. What’s more exciting than instantaneous, unexpected riches? Convey just how thrilling dating you is by likening a relationship with you to surprise wealth—and perhaps suggest to your potential matches that you have a bit to offer financially. [9]
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“Waking up and discovering you have another 2 hours of sleep before you have to get up.”

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    Let the hotties know you’re everything cozy and indulgent by comparing yourself to the luxury of a few extra hours’ slumber. [10]
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"Waking up after a night of drinking and not having a hangover.”

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  1. Let matches know dating you is akin to sorcery. Who wakes up from a night of partying without a hangover? Magic people, that’s who. If that’s what it’s like to date you, put this on your profile and you’ll have your pick of cuties before you can say “hair of the dog.” [11]
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"Seeing a D-list celebrity at the airport. Mildly thrilling.”

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  1. Go for self-deprecating by comparing yourself to a very minor celeb. The dry humor in this answer is sure to make potential matches chuckle, or at least breathe out through their noses quickly in amusement. [12]
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"Finding out you left your house unlocked all day and nothing was stolen.”

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  1. Let matches know they can relax dating you. That exquisite relief that you feel when you realize you left your door open to potential thieves—but you and your pets and all your beloved treasures are safe and sound? Yeah, that’s a great feeling. Let matches know that’s what a relationship with you would feel like—all the time. [13]
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"Getting an extra scoop of ice cream for free.”

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  1. If there’s a greater joy than a free scoop, we don't know what it is. Convey that dating you wouldn’t just be a sweet treat—it would be unexpected bliss. (And not only is this a great answer, going out for ice cream makes for a great first date!) [14]
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"Catching a snowflake on your tongue.”

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    Use this answer to evoke the uniqueness of a snowflake, the rarity of catching one, and the childlike whimsy of dancing under a winter snowfall. [15]
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"The drink after a long day at work.”

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  1. Not only does this convey a fun relationship, it’s a great first date idea. Your potential match will read this and know instantly that you’re the sort of person who they can’t let down their hair around and have a good time with. While we can’t escape the mundanity and exhaustion of the occasional long day on the job, we can partner with people who can help us unwind afterward! [16]
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"Putting on a comfy pair of sweatpants.”

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  1. Show matches you’re the kind of person they can be themselves around. Comparing a relationship with you to donning a comfortable pair of sweats is a great way to let your potential dates know that they can be their authentic selves around you, mess and all. [17]
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"Getting the first perfect bite of your favorite food.”

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  1. Nothing’s better than that first bite of cake. Or lasagna. Or pickled beets. Evoke the pleasure of that first taste in your answer and you’ve not only successfully advertised yourself, you’ve got a natural conversation starter for anyone who hearts your answer: “What’s your favorite food? And would you like to go get some?” [18]
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"Watching the sunset on a warm summer evening.”

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  1. Evoke the pure heart-swelling peace of watching the sun go down. Let potential matches know you’re warm, beautiful, a light in the darkness, surrounded by fireflies, the perfect time to roast marshmallows…OK, this metaphor is falling apart, but you get the idea. [19]
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"The day you graduate from college."

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    Dating you means they've joined the big leagues! What better way to express maturity and experience—plus utter joy and celebration—than by evoking a college graduation, that long-awaited day? [20]
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“The day you finally move out of your parents’ basement.”

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  1. Show your matches that a new world of fun and exploration awaits them. Speaking of upgrades, this is another answer that will show potential matches you’re a cut above the rest. Users who see this answer will know that dating you is serious business! [21]
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"Winning a lottery and texting your boss that you are not coming to work anymore.”

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  1. This analogy suggests that dating is hard work—unless they’re dating you. Once your perfect match finds you, it’s like never having to work again! Strike up a convo with anyone who hearts this answer by asking them what they'd spend their lottery winnings on. [22]
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“Paying off your last credit card bill.”

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  1. Evoke the joy of no longer having repayments hanging over your head. Oh, the relief! The sweet, sweet freedom. Convey to your date just how enjoyable and fulfilling it would be to date you by comparing your relationship to the giddiness of being debt-free. [23]
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“Waking up to sunny skies after a week of rain.”

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  1. Remind your matches of the warmth and happiness of a sunny day. Sunshine at last! Let matches know that dating you is like finally seeing the sun after nothing but bad weather. And if you've been on dating apps for a while, you've endured a lot of bad weather (by which we mean awful dates). [24]
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“Waking up to find your dog snuggled up against you.”

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    Not only does this answer show your matches what a joy it would be to date you, it also suggests where the two of you might end up if things…you know… go well . [25]
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