100+ “One Thing I’ll Never Do Again” – Hinge Answers

By Dig Dates StaffPublished on 5/28/2025Last updated on 5/27/2025

I don’t know about you, but every time I see the Hinge prompt “One thing I’ll never do again,” I freeze for a second.

Because wow, life has really taught me a few lessons the hard way. From dating disasters to food regrets to travel fails, we’ve all been there.

So whether you’re updating your profile or just need a laugh, here are 100+ honest, simple, and relatable answers to the prompt that say: “Yep, I learned my lesson.”

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Love & Dating Regrets

  1. Text “I miss you” to my ex.
  2. Date someone who doesn’t like dogs.
  3. Go back to an ex “just to talk.”
  4. Ghost someone instead of being honest.
  5. Say “yes” when I really meant “no.”
  6. Go on a date without checking their Instagram first.
  7. Believe someone who says “I’ve changed.”
  8. Let someone make me feel small.
  9. Try to fix someone.
  10. Settle for someone who’s “good enough.”
  11. Fall for someone’s potential.
  12. Say “We can still be friends” after a breakup.
  13. Chase someone who clearly isn’t into me.
  14. Stay in a toxic friendship just for history.
  15. Apologize for having standards.
  16. Stay on a bad date to be polite.
  17. Trust a guy who says “my ex was crazy.”
  18. Believe “I’m not like other guys.”
  19. Wait for closure that never comes.
  20. Think I could handle a situationship.
  21. Be the only one putting in effort.
  22. Let someone treat me like an option.
  23. Get back with an ex because of nostalgia.
  24. Expect someone else to complete me.
  25. Let someone interrupt me again and again.
  26. Forgive too quickly without real change.
  27. Stay for the potential.
  28. Settle when I know I deserve more.

Drunk Decisions & Party Fails

  1. Drink tequila on an empty stomach.
  2. Say “I’ll just have one drink.”
  3. Mix alcohol types.
  4. Book a 6 AM flight after a party night.
  5. Skip dinner before going out.
  6. Drink coffee at 9 PM.
  7. Try to act mysterious instead of being real.
  8. Reply to a “hey” text at 2 AM.
  9. Post a cryptic story hoping they’ll notice.
  10. Go to a party I didn’t want to attend.

Beauty, Fashion & Self-Care Oops

  1. Bleach my own hair at home.
  2. Try to cut my own bangs.
  3. Get bangs because I’m sad.
  4. Buy cheap shoes thinking they’ll be fine.
  5. Wear white to an Italian dinner.
  6. Order spicy food just to look brave.
  7. Buy jeans online without trying them.
  8. Try to impress someone by pretending to like golf.

Food Regrets

  1. Eat gas station sushi.
  2. Eat an entire tub of ice cream out of sadness.
  3. Do a juice cleanse.
  4. Order food I can’t pronounce.
  5. Go shopping when I’m hungry.
  6. Take a trip without snacks.

Travel Mistakes

  1. Book a trip with someone I barely know.
  2. Take travel advice from TikTok.
  3. Forget sunscreen on a beach day.
  4. Go camping without bug spray.
  5. Travel without snacks (yes, again — it's that important).

Life Lessons That Hit Hard

  1. Say “I’m fine” when I’m clearly not.
  2. Ignore my gut feeling.
  3. Trust someone who brags too much.
  4. Take advice from someone who never listens.
  5. Let fear stop me from speaking up.
  6. Let someone gaslight me.
  7. Over-explain my feelings.
  8. Ignore green flags because they seemed boring.
  9. Share too much too soon.
  10. Say “yes” just to avoid awkwardness.
  11. Expect different results from the same people.
  12. Be afraid to walk away.
  13. Let someone else define my worth.

Personal Boundaries & Growth

  1. Skip therapy when I needed it most.
  2. Try to be “the chill girl.”
  3. Think someone would treat me better if I loved them more.
  4. Try to be “low maintenance.”
  5. Pretend I don’t care.
  6. Ignore how I feel just to “keep the peace.”
  7. Accept bare minimum and call it love.

Social Media & Dating Apps

  1. Download Tinder “just to see what’s out there.”
  2. Text back just because I’m bored.
  3. Try to force a vibe.
  4. Answer a Hinge prompt without thinking this hard 😅

Work & Hustle Regrets

  1. Take a job just for the money.
  2. Sign up for a gym membership in January.
  3. Plan my future around someone else’s dreams.

Pretending to Be Someone I’m Not

  1. Pretend to like hiking.
  2. Try to be “the cool girl.”
  3. Try to act like I don’t care.
  4. Say “lol” to hide I’m hurt.
  5. Act like red flags are cute quirks.

Just Plain Oops Moments

  1. Skip breakfast and think I’ll be okay.
  2. Take a call during a Netflix binge.
  3. Trust someone who says “I’m a nice guy.”
  4. Expect someone to change just for me.
  5. Let someone borrow a book and expect it back.
  6. Trust a “vibe” over actual facts.
  7. Think I’m immune to emotional damage.
  8. Eat something just because it’s trendy.
  9. Apologize for crying.
  10. Trust someone just because they’re charming.
  11. Underestimate how strong I actually am.
  12. Forget that I deserve better.

Why This Prompt Works?

This Hinge prompt is gold because it’s honest, funny, and tells people you’ve lived and learned. It shows your personality without trying too hard. Whether you pick funny, deep, or a mix of both — it makes your profile stand out.

Tips to Write Your Own Answer

Pick something you genuinely regret or learned from.
Keep it short — one sentence is enough.
Add humor if that’s your vibe, or be vulnerable if you want to connect deeper.

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