This year, I really want to: how to answer it (with examples)
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated
“This year, I really want to” works best with one specific, achievable thing, ideally something another person could join. Name it and add a detail that shows you mean it. It's one of the easiest prompts to turn into a first date.
What this prompt reveals about you
What you're excited about right now. A good answer shows energy and gives someone a way to be part of it. It also feels current, which makes your whole profile feel more real.
8 example answers
Illustrative examples written by us, not real profiles.
Finally learn to make pasta from scratch. I've bought the machine. It's still in the box.
Swim in the sea every month, including January. I've done October. Brave people welcome.
Read 30 books. I'm at 4. I've been reading the same one since March. It's very long.
Go to a show at every small venue in this city. 6 down, 11 to go.
Learn to salsa well enough to stop apologizing to my partner. Free class in the park, Wednesdays.
Grow a tomato. One. I've tried three summers. This is the year.
Visit my best friend in Lisbon and finally try the pastel de nata she won't stop talking about.
Run a half marathon. I've signed up. There's no going back. I need someone to bring snacks at mile 10.
Common mistakes
Travel more.
Take the train from London to Edinburgh and eat my way down the Royal Mile. Mostly shortbread.
“Travel more” is everyone's goal. Name the trip.
Work on myself.
Learn to cook five proper dinners without a recipe. I'm at two. Both involve eggs.
Self-improvement is vague. A concrete version is relatable.
Find love ❤️
Throw a dinner party for twelve. I've never cooked for more than four. Brave guests needed.
Saying it here can feel heavy. A shared plan is lighter and still says you're open.
Pair it with
A photo of the goal in progress (the pasta machine, the sea swim) makes this prompt more convincing.
- A life goal of mine
- Together, we could
- I go crazy for
- A photo: doing the thing you mentioned. Turns a prompt claim into proof: the climbing wall, the pottery wheel, the pizza oven.
- A photo: candid, mid-laugh. Shows what you are like when you are not posing. Ask a friend to talk to you while they shoot.
More on building the whole profile: How to improve your Hinge profile.
Questions people ask
Should it be a serious goal?
It can be big or small. Small, specific goals are often more charming and easier to join.
Do I need to update it during the year?
Yes, it helps. An outdated goal makes the whole profile feel old.
Is this the same as “A life goal of mine”?
No. This one is about now. Life goals are longer-term. Pick the one that fits better.