Hinge Invited You To Start The Chat; Hinge Conversation Star

If you have used dating apps long enough, you will notice a large portion of likes or comments rarely turn into matches on dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and especially Tinder. Matches mean nothing on dating apps, unfortunately. And if you think not getting a message from a match is ghosting, you have a lot to learn. 

Of those limited matches, a few lead to conversations (that’s just the harsh reality of dating apps). Even on apps like Hinge there is a lot of confusion around whether to like vs comment along with a like as well as who should message first on Hinge, if you should reply to people you are no longer interested in or met someone else and whether it is ok to ghost on dating apps.

Online dating etiquette is not universally understood. Below are some tips regarding proper Hinge etiquette with respect to first messages, inviting others to start the chat, how to respond to boring first lines like ‘hi’, ‘hey’, ‘how are you’, what to do when someone sends you a request to start the chat on Hinge and some tips for Hinge conversation starters.

How Do You Like Someone On Hinge, Best Time To Send Likes On Hinge?

Hinge takes a different route when it comes dating apps. Instead of swiping, you have to tap the heart icon to send a like on Hinge. Heart icons are located on every photo and prompt on a profile. You can select any heart icon on the profile, whether it’s a prompt or photo.

There is no swiping on Hinge, just buttons taps. If you are not interested in the person, tap X. If you close the app, there is no guarantee you will see the last profile again, so be sure to tap accordingly.

In addition to sending a like via tapping the heart, one can send a message along with a like (more on that below). Generally comments increase chances of getting responses (and matches) rather than sending a like alone but if your profile is bad and has something that signals automatic left swipe, it won’t matter what you say. 

There are better times that others to send likes on Hinge and it’s not always obvious. In my coaching sessions, I will help you be more strategic and efficient so you don’t drive yourself insane with sending endless likes with no matches to show.

Related read: Hinge Profile Tips For Men, Women (Improving your profile improves odds people will reply to you).