Don't hate me if I: how to answer it (with examples)
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated
“Don't hate me if I” is for a harmless, slightly annoying habit you're happy to own. Pick something small and real, and say it with affection. The best answers make people laugh and want to argue with you about it.
What this prompt reveals about you
Your quirks, and how you handle them. A good answer is self-aware and light, which is attractive. It also gives people the perfect reply: tease you about it.
8 example answers
Illustrative examples written by us, not real profiles.
Read the last page of a book first. I need to know if the dog survives before I commit.
Sing every word of a song in the car, including the guitar solo. You'll get used to it. Or you won't.
Make you try a bite of my food before you try yours. I need to know you know what you're missing.
Put the milk in before the tea. Yes, I know. I've lost friends.
Stop to read every plaque in a museum. All of them. Bring snacks.
Beat you at every board game we play. I'm a gracious winner. Mostly.
Keep 40 tabs open on my phone. Some of them are from 2022. They're important.
Talk to every dog we pass on a walk. By name, if I know it. I usually know it.
Common mistakes
Don't hate me if I'm late lol
Don't hate me if I leave 20 minutes early to be on time and then sit in the car until it's exactly 7.
Some habits are real red flags. Pick one that's harmless and specific.
I'm a little crazy 😜
Don't hate me if I rearrange the cushions on your sofa without asking. It's a compliment.
Saying you're “crazy” is vague and can put people off. Name the quirk.
I don't like dogs.
Don't hate me if I pretend to be scared of your cat. I'm not. I'm just playing it cool.
Strong negatives filter too hard. Keep it playful.
Pair it with
A slightly silly candid photo matches the tone of this prompt.
- Never have I ever
- The dorkiest thing about me is
- A shower thought I recently had
- 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.
- A photo: an object with a story. The record shelf, the sourdough starter, the bike you rebuilt. Easy to ask about.
More on building the whole profile: How to improve your Hinge profile.
Questions people ask
What kind of habit should I pick?
Something harmless that people have opinions about: food habits, reading habits, small rituals.
Can it be a real flaw?
A small one, yes. Avoid anything that sounds like a real problem in a relationship.
Should I explain why?
A short reason or detail helps. It turns the confession into a story.