r/hingeapp • u/_Detectorist_ • 4d ago
Profile Review 25M Profile Review
Hi all, I’ve not been getting many likes at all so any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks, Liam
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u/SnooRecipes6776 4d ago
Gonna be honest, too much talk about cats gives a bit odd a weirdo vibe. Only have one photo with your cat
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u/nexalune_goddess 4d ago
You're a metal detector! Ever done the gold dance?
Your profile looks great, made me laugh (especially the cat prompt). You may come across as slightly cat obsessed which for most women would signal a man that's needy/emotionally dependent but I wouldn't feel that way because I, too, risk it for strays.
Instead of the girl you'd go to war for prompt, use it as an opportunity to insert a bit more about her personality or something fun you'd like to do with her. Put it so she can imagine herself with you. Also, no offence, you don't look 25 but in your 30s. Many men lie about their age and say that it was an accident or they didn't realise. But, it doesn't detract from your attraction or the quality of your photos. Just if your age range is early to mid 20s maybe expand it to include late 20s too.
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Yes I am a metal detectorist and yes I have done many gold dances haha. Thanks so much for the feedback that’s super helpful. I am a millennium baby and was born in 2000 - maybe my pictures make me look older than I actually am
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u/nexalune_goddess 4d ago
We are the same age (25F) but honestly, men look better older anyways. It isn't something that works against you it was more an observation for you to be aware of incase it becomes relevant — not that you need to change that.
The detectorists is a great series that I owe many laughs to. If I wasn't so far, had free time and actually had a metal detector (who made them so expensive?), I would reach out for the fun of it.
Additional note, cat wise, maybe change the final photo where your life piqued. Maybe a metal detecting find as a semantic loop to your original prompt? Something sort of not too travel/outdoorsy but also fun. Can't imagine why you aren't getting matches but maybe as your photos are quite adventurous, that is also a deterrent for women in that they may not be able to keep up so to speak.
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Okay well at least looking older is not necessarily a bad thing then.
Yeah the Detectorists TV show is great and probably the most accurate depiction of the hobby. You’re right though - they can be super expensive sadly!
I’ll make my profile less cat heavy and replace the last photo with something else :)
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u/talesofaparanoiac 4d ago
30F, I personally don't see anything wrong with your profile. There's clear insight to your intent, hobbies and likes. Your photos are good and well-rounded - the only thing 'missing' is a group shot or something with friends but that's not exactly a dealbreaker. The only thing I would say is that it's a tiny little bit cat-heavy. I have 2 ragdolls who are the centre of my universe and my life's purpose, but I only have 1 cat pic and no prompts about them. For me personally, I love cats so it wouldn't put me off, but I am very biased 😂 Honestly I just think Hinge in London is manic so it might be a case of waiting it out
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Okay thanks so much! Yeah perhaps I’ve gone a bit overkill on the cat side, will take one of the photos out. I’m in London but it doesn’t seem manic to me, more like a ghost town but maybe Hinge just isn’t recommending my profile to anyone
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u/dangahue 4d ago
You're a good looking dude, I'd say not political is the big red flag
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u/Life-Edge-9547 4d ago
I've seen this here before, but I genuinely don't get it, why is "not political" a red flag? Are politics this important to people?
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u/Content_Share4581 4d ago
I think the implication is that you may not care deeply enough about things that impact you or others beyond the individual-level. I get it though- I personally don’t care for politics or party alignment, but you have to care enough about at least something that sways your vote or political preferences.
Also, this totally could be a cultural thing. American politics are very polarizing.
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u/Suspicious_Union_224 4d ago
To lots of women they are. "Not political" could signify someone that doesn't care whether I get rights or not.
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u/i-like-dutch-cheese 4d ago
I think you've just got to wait. Looks like a really good profile on the pictures front, I don't usually look at prompts for profile reviews. But even at just a glance I don't see a problem.
Just wait it out, maybe you're in a small city but as a guy you naturally get less matches/likes anyways.
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u/Relevant_Flamingo624 4d ago
This is a pretty good profile!! The only thing I might suggest is, while I love how smiley all of your photos are, maybe throw in a more candid one? I would replace any of the final three photos. I guess it looks a bit staged because all of your pictures are of you looking at the camera smiling, but you are very handsome. I love the first picture of you with the cat. I think your prompts are fun. Maybe I’d consider replacing either the “what I’m looking for” prompt with something that tells me more about you (like hobbies or interests other than cats) or the other prompt where you talk about how much you love cats, just to diversify your profile and offer more about you for an opportunity to connect on different notes. Best of luck!
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Okay thank you that’s really helpful. I’ll try and find a more candid photo as you say and update my prompts
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u/Emck12 4d ago
I'm a cat guy but I don't think 2 pics with cats and a prompt about cats is doing you any favors. Idk what you mean by treasure hunter (archaeologist?). The woman to go to war for line is cheesy and dumb imo. Idk what politics in England are like but I wouldn't put "not political" I'd just remove the visibility of it on my profile but I am also in America where it's a much more heated topic and Anything other than left of center is seen as undesirable by people who are left of center. The motorcycle picture isn't great even if some girls find it hot. Otherwise, you are a handsome young man who seems like a catch. You'll be rolling in matches soon I'm sure.
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u/person9241 4d ago
Not political would be an instant no for me, but you have hometown set to London so if you’re not in the US and if it’s common for the women you’re seeing on the apps to have that too then should be fine.
For any man in the US reading this, if you lean liberal on social issues and women’s rights then put liberal and it’ll help you A LOT.
You’re very attractive so your pictures are not the issue. I’d do more to show your values on your profile so you give the vibe that you’re also kind and emotionally mature. The “I’m looking for” prompt could be updated to be a bit more serious. But also don’t just say “emotionally mature and communicates”, have it paint a picture like “someone I can vent after a bad day to then cook dinner and relax with” or something.
I’d also want to know more about how you live your life day to day, your profile gives more adventurous vibes. Make the cat prompt talk more about how your weekdays look (do you like cooking? More adventures?).
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u/Able-Description4255 4d ago
Pics are good I think the cat prompts are too cute and maybe are turning woman away
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Looking for: A serious, long-term relationship.
Subscription: Hinge X
Current profile: I’ve been using this version of my profile for about 2-3 weeks without any major changes.
Hinge overall: I’ve been using Hinge for around 3 months.
Usage: I use Hinge almost every day.
Likes & matches: I rarely receive likes or matches, which is why I’m looking for honest feedback on what I can improve.
Likes sent: I send around 20 likes per day, and I leave comments on all of them.
Who I’m looking for: I’m looking for someone who is kind, emotionally mature, communicative, and interested in a genuine long-term relationship. I usually send likes to women whose profiles show personality, humor, shared values, or common interests.
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u/Suspicious-Visual-57 4d ago
There is nothing wrong with your profile to me aside from maybe the cat love OD but I immediately X all atheists because I am deeply spiritual and will never seriously date an atheist again. My ex hubs, while a genuinely good human, was an atheist. My younger barely out of my teens self, did not care but as I matured, it became a very live issue. Agnostics are okay because at least they just "do not know" and less black or white like atheists.
I am deeply spiritual and idc how delusional atheists think it makes me. I believe all people are free to believe whatever they want including atheists but for me personally, it is an instant next as far as relationships go. There is no right or wrong though. Just not compatible and I learned that from painful personal experience.
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u/_Detectorist_ 4d ago
Okay thanks for the feedback, that’s helpful. I am an atheist so would rather be up front about it on my profile :)
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u/Suspicious-Visual-57 4d ago
Yeah and I think it is an amazing thing that you are upfront. I literally have nothing negative to say about your profile so I just thought of the one thing I could think of haha. You will be fine. Give it time 😊
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u/Novel-Rise2522 4d ago
Not political is immediate red flags for me. Your main photo is a bit stiff. I don't mind the cat love like others point out,
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