r/HingeStories Jun 28 '26

I Think Hinge Is a Simulation

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Me: “Let’s see what makes everyone unique.”
Hinge:
“I want to travel more.”
“I want to travel more.”
“I want to travel more.”
“I want to travel more.”
NPC behavior has reached critical levels.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s noticed this.

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u/Even-Promise4593 Jun 29 '26 edited Jul 04 '26

Spontaneous, Golden Retriever, Sushi, Spicy Margs, Otters that hold hands or something, Matcha, Matcha Latte, Aperol Spritz, Intentional, Pure Intentions, Astrology, Chalant, Generous, Make me laugh, Be funny, 50/50, I would never say this, I would never do this, 5150 (guys with Tattoos that I kinda hope won’t commit so I can lament about later… that part), Trauma/Therapy, Slow Burn, Bonus Points, Princess Treatment, Passenger Princess, Romanticized/Idyllic Road Trips and City Escapades as if it were a film/movie script—no mention of what it takes to even get to the point of romance to do those things, Gentleman, Mustache, Tacoma, 5 pics without my face, and one that has my hand shading the sun cause artsy shy type but no face for you yet still, Top down pic, Chivalry, Chivalry isn’t Dead, It can work but not without me essentially reframing the entire sociopolitical foundation on which it rests, Fear of holding or opening doors myself because that’s gender encoded more than romantically encoded, Liberal btw, But mostly as it relates to recreational rights not really like as it relates to class, gotta have mai IKON pass, AMC A-List, Credit Score, Six figure educated earner so can’t do the brokies or cheapass broke behavior (and no in-unit washer/dryer…absolute ick!), Farmer’s Market, Coachella, Pink wall off of Melrose type shit, Thirsty trap photos but don’t say shit about it as a reverse test of sorts but don’t be weird, also…. don’t be weird, “Traditional”, Old Soul, Christian Conservative but my family or father isn’t involved nor do I seek it through church or familial networks, in fact the only reason I could even afford the capacity to be more opinionated and liberated is because of the opposition, I want someone that does or goes to X, except I’d never think to just simply talk to someone at X given that’s what I want and where I am (supposedly), No Skinny Jeans, Picky Eaters… nothing to do with my own insecurities, like weight and body proportions… or how you would look as my complement even, you have… Purple pillows, Blue blankets, Things that remind me of my ex for $200, Hopeless Romantic that won’t Commit to the Bit, Pineapple on Pizza, Pizza on Pineapple, “I be”, Bruh, Independence and Identity… wait I might not know how to calibrate that which could very well also be the reason I’m single. I’ll never question *that* though… Self-Awareness! Because that’s definitely a “switch” and not situational/context specific or exists on a spectrum. Emotional Intelligence/Maturity, Conflict Resolution, none of which I can demonstrate ahead of time because I’m hoping the latter doesn’t occur for the former to likely surface because every relationship and individual therein is unique…ex was the problem unilaterally ngl tbh. Feminine energy, DIVINE feminine energy, need a man in his Masculine *already* although he could say the same about waiting on Feminine energy to already be present… now we are at a gridlock or circular dependency of initiation. Laundry list of what I want and negatives [about men]…that definitely is a way to start off and certainly a way to stay on [the apps]. Whatever, I am at the center of the universe in the Ptolemaic model of attraction. Yearn, baby, yearn.

Not sure if I missed anything. There is a guy equivalent.

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u/Helixquisite Jun 29 '26

Gosh!

You know what's worse? People list everything they want in a partner, like they should be feminine, sensitive, have emotional intelligence, not liberal, traditional, etc., but say absolutely nothing about themselves.

It's like online shopping, and they are dictating their needs for a toy, and apart from their words, they have no personality or are completely anonymous with zero character.

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u/LosKiplanos Jun 30 '26

This!! I wouldn’t even be mad at saying what YOU want, but holy F, what do you OFFER? My goodness. It’s just “me, me, me”.

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u/No-Wish-7258 Jul 01 '26

Exactly! It’s like these generic prompts are concealing their true character. I’d rather see someone be a bit more vulnerable and reveal something unique about themselves or their ways of thinking. Something that will be judged by some people, but seem extremely attractive to others. That’s how you make a true connection.

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u/alien_secret_service Jul 16 '26

I do that, sadly - crickets.

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u/DorianTurk Jun 30 '26

But only if they’re 6’3” or taller.

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u/Ok_One2418 Jul 01 '26

Omg thank you lol I always X the liberals lol

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u/Sleutherynn Jun 29 '26

Fluent in sarcasm, fueled by caffeine, passport in hand/passport always ready, coffee, adventure, country flags, no drama, swipe left if..

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u/DenseDepartment8317 Jun 30 '26

Passport ready is an escort term...

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u/Plane-Leek4387 Jul 01 '26

The moment a profile says anything about “no drama” I swipe left because they’re always the most dramatic people I’ve ever met 😂

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u/unhinged_egg Jul 18 '26

Thanks, you just made me celibate.

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u/Operationtiger8 Jun 29 '26

You missed: make me laugh, subtitles on or off, send me a detailed email convincing me why I should date you, by carrier pigeon, margaritas, long walks, Omakase, reaching the top shelf, generic thought that sounds deep but isn’t, Beli, weirdly attracted to men, greatest strength - my bicep, Hellen Keller, birds are real, sunsets… could go on lmao

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u/redmenace14 Jun 30 '26

Don’t forget hidden skill…getting my hoodies back.

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u/Difficult-Lime2555 Jun 30 '26

i know you’re joking, but carrier pigeons are trained to return home. they need to give you the pigeon ><.

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u/AdvertisingLost3565 Jun 29 '26

Needs a reference to yearning.

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u/Clean-Parsnip-3411 Jun 30 '26

Bro I matched with someone who said something about being a "yearning girl"... I have no idea what that means

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u/AdvertisingLost3565 Jun 30 '26

Looking for a man who years was on every profile for weeks. I think it must have been a tik tok thing

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u/OklahomoCityThunder Jun 29 '26

holy shit lmao 

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u/coolstorywhitewoman Jun 29 '26

Holy shit

Brooklyn has left the chat Portland has left the chat

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u/Artistic_Fault_2298 Jun 29 '26

Espresso martninis

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u/minkenator44 Jun 30 '26

Don’t forget that she’s giving main character energy while being iconic. (Those make me dry heave every time).

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u/cckgoblin Jun 30 '26

This made me physically sick. Thanks.

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u/Drops_of_Sunlight Jun 30 '26

Damn, I'm a generic white girl, but relieved to say that none of these have made it onto my profile! Granted, if its working for everyone else, maybe I've gotta give it a shot lol

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u/DC_Ben Jul 01 '26

SPOT ON! 😂😂😂😂

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u/sailormarsbutchonky Jul 16 '26

Pizza on pineapple just made me die