Why Men Should Never Send Likes To Women On Hinge
It's a terrible idea to send likes on Hinge instead of a message. If your strategy on Hinge is sending likes and hoping for matches, it needs to change.
I'm not saying sending likes on Hinge doesn't always work - it can. However, likes are a terrible first impression on women you're interested in.
This post shares 3 reasons you shouldn't send likes to women on Hinge (and what to do instead). If you're struggling getting matches, following the tips below will help turn your results around.
1. Likes are not unique.
Women get a ton of likes from men on Hinge. It's the default way of showing interest by guys on the app.
You probably don't realize how many likes a woman gets daily. Below is an example of a woman's queue on Hinge - note how men use likes instead of icebreakers.
Women are bombarded by likes on Hinge.
A like by itself offers no benefit over sending a message. It doesn't picque a woman's curiosity about you, so you don't stand out among the sea of guys.
2. Likes are low-effort.
What do you think sending a like by itself tells a woman? It screams laziness!
You couldn't take the time to create a message. A like shows how much effort you'll put into a conversation, dating, and possibly a relationship.
It may not seem fair, and even a double standard, because women are guilty of only sending likes. Below is an example where the woman sent a like for one of my prompts.
Women are guilty of using likes instead of icebreakers.
Sending likes speaks volumes to women and doesn't make a good first impression. You must grab a woman's attention immediately, or you'll always fail.
Don't Send Likes - Do This Instead: Scroll through the woman's photos and prompts and look for something to start a conversation. Anything a woman shares in her profile is fair game for your icebreaker.
Commenting on a prompt can start a conversation.
What if you can't find a common interest on the woman's profile? Get creative - ask for a guilty pleasure, a hidden talent, or a favorite hobby.
One of my favorite openers on Hinge is asking a woman about her typical day. Below is an example of the effectiveness of the icebreaker.
Creative icebreakers are a good strategy on Hinge.
The key is customizing the icebreaker to when you send the message. For example, if it's a Tuesday night, ask what she typically does Tuesday evening.
Sending an opener is always better than sending a like by itself. You will stand out compared to the sea of men who typically only send likes.
3. Likes don't create a connection with women.
You will only connect with a few women when sending a like by itself. As you see above, women are bombarded with likes, so connecting with a guy is hard.
A woman is less likely to respond to a lone like but will react positively to a message. But how can you create a connection with women on Hinge? Simple.
Do This to Create a Connection: Instead of sending a like, find a common interest and ask about it. The key is sharing something about yourself in your opener.
Hinge says the best way to get a response is to ask a direct question about your match's profile while sharing your interests. This is effective because it shows the woman you have something in common.
I can't stress this enough - share something about yourself regarding similar interests. Here's how to do it:
- If a woman shares she enjoys hiking, ask about her favorite trail while sharing yours.
- When a woman mentions she loves sushi, ask if she's tried one of your favorite sushi spots.
- Maybe a woman mentions a show she enjoys. Mention a recent show and ask if she's watched it.
Below is an example of an icebreaker to Jade, who shares she enjoys wine in a prompt. Note how I ask a question about her taste in wine and then share a few of my favorites.
Sharing something about yourself creates a connection.
Sharing something about yourself opens doors on Hinge. You'll see a huge boost in responses from women following this tip, so keep it in the back of your mind when crafting an opener.
Final Thoughts
If you want to match with women, never send likes on Hinge. You won't succeed because likes alone don't help you on the app.
Women respond positively to effort from men on dating apps, so following the tips in this post can help you. When in doubt, never send a like; always send an icebreaker.
My one-stop resource shows you how to master Hinge so you can get more likes and responses on the app. Using my resource can boost the likelihood of connecting with women, as I do below.
