❓…???? Are you looking for a dating app that can help you find a meaningful relationship? If so, you might want to try Hinge, the app designed to be deleted.
Hinge differs from other dating apps that rely on swiping and superficial matching. Instead, Hinge uses prompts and likes to encourage deeper connections and conversations between users.
But unfortunately, there is no magic match button that you can use to get the conversation going! (P.s. there might be a heart ❤️ button that you can use, though)
A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Like Someone on Hinge
Hinge is one of the most popular online dating apps, with over 6 million users worldwide. Hinge claims it is the best app for finding a long-term relationship, as it matches you with people who share your values and goals.
Hinge also claims it is responsible for setting up a date every four seconds and that three out of four first dates on Hinge lead to a second date.
Hinge uses various features and algorithms to help you find compatible matches, like helpful prompt answers. One of these features is the ability to like someone on Hinge ( and no, you don’t need Hinge Preferred for that!).
Liking someone on Hinge is a simple gesture of showing interest and a way of initiating a conversation and building a rapport with them.
Step 1: Set up your profile on Hinge
Before you can start liking someone on Hinge, you need to set up your profile on the app. You need to download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and create an account using your phone number, email address, or Facebook account.
You can also choose to sync your contacts and Instagram account with Hinge to find more matches.
Once you have created your account, you must fill out your entire profile with basic information such as your name, age, location, height, religion, politics, etc.
You can also use the filters and preferences to specify what kind of people you are looking for regarding gender, age range, distance, ethnicity, education, etc.
The most important part of your profile is your profile prompts and profile pictures. Hinge allows you to choose from over 80 prompts that range from fun and quirky to serious and personal. You can answer up to three prompts with a maximum of 150 characters each. These prompts are meant to showcase your personality and interests and to invite potential matches to comment on them.
You must also upload at least six photos or videos to your profile. These photos or videos should be clear and recent and reflect who you are and what you like to do. You can also add captions to your photos or videos for more context or humor.
Here are some tips on how to make your hinge profiles stand, increase your match rate and attract more likes:
| ????Be honest and authentic. Don’t lie or exaggerate about yourself or your preferences. Be yourself and let your personality shine through. |
| ????Be specific and original. Don’t use generic or cliché answers or photos. Try to be creative and unique with your prompts and pictures. Use details and examples that make you stand out from the crowd. |
| ????Be upbeat. Don’t use pessimistic language or tone. Avoid complaining or ranting about anything. Focus on the good aspects of yourself and your life. |
| ????Be respectful and polite. Don’t use offensive or vulgar words or images. Don’t insult or mock anyone or anything. Be courteous and friendly to everyone. |
Step 2: Like someone on Hinge
After you have set up your profile on Hinge, you can start liking someone on the app. To do this, you need to go to the Discover tab or the Standouts tab at the bottom of the screen.
The Discover tab shows you a list of potential matches based on your filters and preferences. You can scroll through the profiles and see their prompts and pictures. If you see someone you like, you can tap on the heart icon at the bottom right corner of their profile. This will send them a like notification.
The Standouts tab shows you a selection of profiles that have exceptional prompts or pictures that match your preferences. There are a dozen prompts on profiles, so you can easily spot the one person that resonates with you.
These profiles are refreshed daily, so you can always find new people and attractive profiles to like. However, unlike the Discover tab, you cannot like someone on the Standouts tab for free.
You need to use a rose, a special currency you can earn by being active on the app or by purchasing with real money. You can only send one rose per day for free, so use it wisely.
When you like someone on Hinge, you can also send them a comment along with your like. This is optional but highly recommended as it increases your chances of getting a response and starting a conversation.
To send a comment, you need to tap on one of their prompts or pictures that caught your attention and type in your message in the comment box that appears.
Also, you can send 8 likes per day to potential matches. Some people send likes as a way of giving an ego boost, but mostly people do it when they’re genuinely interested.
Some examples of good conversation-starter comments are:
????“I love that photo of you at Machu Picchu! How was the hike?”
????“You have great taste in music! What’s your favorite song by The Beatles?”
????“That’s an interesting prompt! What made you choose it?”
Some examples of bad comments are:
⛔️“Hey”
⛔️“You’re hot”
⛔️“Wanna hook up?”
Some tips on how to write a good comment are:
✔️ Be relevant and specific. Don’t write something generic or random that could apply to anyone or anything. Refer to something specific from their profile that sparked your interest.
✔️ Be complimentary and respectful. Don’t write something rude or creepy that could offend or scare them away. Compliment them on something they said or did that impressed or intrigued you.
✔️ Be curious and open-ended. Don’t write something that ends the conversation before it even begins. Ask them a question or invite them to share more about themselves or their interests.
Step 3: Match with someone on Hinge
When you like someone on Hinge, they will receive a notification and see your profile on their Likes You tab.
They can then decide whether to like you back or not. If they like you back, you will get a match notification and see their profile on your Matches tab. This means you have both expressed interest in each other and can start chatting.
To start a conversation with your match, you need to go to the Matches tab and tap on their profile. This will open the chat window where you can see your previous likes and comments and send new messages. You can also send voice notes or video calls to your match if you want to communicate more directly and personally.
Some tips on how to start and keep a conversation going with your match are:
| ???? Be friendly and engaging. Don’t be shy or boring. Show that you are interested and excited to talk to them. |
| ???? Be responsive and attentive. Don’t take too long to reply or ignore their messages. Show that you are listening and paying attention to what they say. |
| ???? Be playful and humorous. Don’t be too serious or formal. Use jokes, emojis, gifs, or memes to add fun and flair to your conversation. |
| ???? Be flirty and confident. Don’t be too timid or vague. Use compliments, teasing, or innuendos to show your attraction and intention. |
| ???? Be proactive and assertive. Don’t be too passive or hesitant. Suggest topics, activities, or plans you want to discuss or do with them. |
Step 4: Ask them out for a date
After you have matched and chatted with someone on Hinge, the next step is to ask them out for a date. This is the ultimate goal of using the app, as it is designed to help you find someone you want to meet in real life and delete the app. Usually, people prefer to go on dates after they’ve had a video chat.
You must be clear and direct about your intention to ask someone out for a date. Don’t beat around the bush or wait for them to make the first move.
Express your interest and enthusiasm in meeting them, and propose a specific time, place, and activity for your date.
Some examples of how to ask someone out for a date are:
| “I enjoy talking to you. Would you like to grab a coffee with me this weekend?” |
| “You seem like a lot of fun. How about we go bowling together on Friday night?” |
| “I’m curious about you. Do you want to join me for a hike at the park on Sunday morning?” |
Some tips on how to ask someone out for a date are:
| Be timely and reasonable. Don’t ask them out too soon or too late. Wait until you have established some rapport and trust with them, but don’t wait too long until they lose interest or move on. |
| Be flexible and respectful. Don’t be too pushy or demanding. Give them some options and preferences, but respect their availability and comfort level. |
| Be creative and thoughtful. Don’t be too boring or predictable. Choose something that suits their personality and interests but also surprises them or challenges them. |
Final Thoughts
This article shows you how to like someone on Hinge and what to do after you match with them. Hinge is a great app for finding meaningful relationships, but it also requires effort and skill.
So if you haven’t found a match yet, it could be because of a variety of reasons, but mostly because you haven’t put in too much effort.
Remember to be yourself, respectful, curious, confident, and proactive when using Hinge. And don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the process of meeting new people; you can always give a funny answer to one of the Hinge prompts! Your grace matters more than conversations with matches or any of your dating profiles.
You can meet a list of people and get unlimited likes, but it is important to take care of yourself. If you have any questions or stories about Hinge, feel free to leave them in the comments below.