You should *not* go out with me if: how to answer it (with examples)
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated
“You should not go out with me if” works best as a playful filter: name a small, specific habit of yours that some people would hate. Keep it light and a little self-mocking. Lists of demands or bitter warnings make people scroll on.
What this prompt reveals about you
Your quirks and your sense of humor, plus a few real preferences. A good answer helps the right people self-select while still making everyone else smile.
8 example answers
Illustrative examples written by us, not real profiles.
You can't handle someone who reads the last page of a book first. I need to know how it ends.
You don't want to hear about my nephew. He's four. He's hilarious. I have videos.
You hate board games. I take Catan very seriously and I trade aggressively.
You think breakfast is optional. I start planning lunch during breakfast.
You mind a 7am Saturday walk with a very slow, very old dog named Biscuit.
You can't sing along to the entire Hamilton soundtrack. In the car. At full volume.
You leave one sip of coffee in the cup. I'll notice. I'll finish it. We'll have to talk.
You don't like dinner parties. I host one every month and I'll want you there.
Common mistakes
You're fake or a player.
You're not into long Sunday lunches that turn into dinner. That's most of my weekends.
Warnings about bad behavior sound bitter. Talk about your life instead.
You have drama.
You can't live with a cat who sits on every laptop. His name is Gus and he's in charge.
“No drama” reads as a red flag. Show your world instead.
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You can't handle me narrating nature documentaries in a David Attenborough voice.
Physical requirements put most people off. A quirk is more fun.
Pair it with
A photo that shows the quirk (the board game night, the old dog) makes the filter feel friendly.
- Don't hate me if I
- We'll get along if
- Something that's non-negotiable for me is
- 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
Is it okay to mention real dealbreakers?
Light ones, yes. Serious dealbreakers are better stated warmly in a prompt about what you're looking for.
Will this sound negative?
Not if you talk about your own quirks rather than other people's flaws.
Should it be funny?
Usually, yes. Humor makes the filter feel like an invitation.