100+ “When I Need Advice, I Go To…” – Hinge Answers That Are Real, Funny & Relatable

This Hinge prompt is one of those that can be deep, hilarious, or both. It gives you the chance to show who you trust, what grounds you, and how you handle life’s messes (or memes).

So I made a list of 100+ answers you can steal, tweak, or totally relate to. Dive in.

Funny, Random, and Totally Relatable

1. My group chat (even if they give chaotic advice)
2. TikTok therapists—because they never miss
3. My mom… even when I don’t take the advice
4. Google… then immediately regret it
5. My 3 a.m. journal entries (chaotic but honest)
6. That one friend who’s unqualified but confident
7. My dog. He listens.
8. A meme that just gets it
9. My past self—she’s been through it
10. My favorite TV character (usually Jess from New Girl)

The Wise & Actually Grounded Picks

11. My therapist (obviously)
12. My dad—straight to the point, no fluff
13. My older sibling—they’ve done all the dumb stuff already
14. My mentor, even when I don’t want to hear the truth
15. My best friend, who knows my heart better than I do
16. That one aunt who’s seen it all
17. My notes app full of voice memos
18. A good self-help book and coffee
19. My intuition—it’s louder now
20. Life experience... she's a tough teacher

Friends Who Keep It Real

21. The brutally honest bestie
22. My friend who always says “break up with him”
23. My ride-or-die since high school
24. My work wife/husband
25. My college roommate—we still trauma bond
26. The one friend who always says, “let’s unpack that”
27. The extrovert who helps me text back
28. My spiritual friend who lights candles for everything
29. The chill friend who always says, “you already know the answer”
30. My internet friend I’ve never met but trust with my life

When It Gets Deep (but Still Relatable)

31. A walk with no headphones
32. The quiet voice in my gut
33. The universe... sometimes she whispers
34. Music that hits too hard
35. A sunset—because nature’s got perspective
36. My morning coffee + silence
37. Prayer, even if I don’t always feel heard
38. That one line from a podcast I can’t forget
39. Writing it all out in my journal
40. My inner child, who just wants to feel safe

Tech, Trends & Totally Online Vibes

41. TikTok comments (surprisingly wise)
42. Reddit (where chaos meets clarity)
43. Instagram quotes (the dramatic ones hit hardest)
44. Twitter/X replies (sometimes gold, sometimes chaos)
45. Pinterest boards I’ve had since 2014
46. YouTube advice videos from strangers
47. BuzzFeed quizzes (don’t judge me)
48. Astrology apps—because Mercury is always doing something
49. Texting ChatGPT (don’t worry, I’m fine)
50. Google Docs titled “how to get my life together”

Movie, Show, and Pop Culture References

51. Oprah. Always.
52. Grey’s Anatomy monologues
53. Harry Styles lyrics—don’t ask
54. Friends reruns for emotional comfort
55. Taylor Swift. She’s seen it all.
56. The Office for humor in the breakdowns
57. Rihanna’s confidence energy
58. My favorite rom-com heroine
59. A quote from Sex and the City (yes, still relevant)
60. That scene from Everything Everywhere All at Once

The Chaotic, But Honest Picks

61. Myself, then ignore it
62. Three iced coffees and a panic spiral
63. Whoever’s closest and awake
64. My mirror, where I rehearse arguments
65. My ex (just to feel something)
66. That one playlist I cry to
67. A random stranger at a bar
68. Tarot cards and vibes
69. The void… she listens
70. An old screenshot of a text I never sent

Family-Based (Sweet, or Slightly Complicated)

71. My grandma—pure wisdom
72. My cousin who’s like a sister
73. My dad, unless it’s about dating
74. My sibling—because trauma bonds
75. My uncle who gives advice like a TED Talk
76. My mom, but I edit the story first
77. The family group chat (it never helps)
78. My family dog. 10/10 judgment-free
79. My mom’s best friend, who knows too much
80. That one relative who tells it straight

Emotionally Healthy Energy

81. My future self
82. My boundaries
83. Someone who has what I want, not just opinions
84. My partner—we talk through everything
85. My values, even when it’s hard
86. Therapy homework
87. That quiet moment after crying
88. My goals list
89. The lesson I already learned once
90. My peace. If it costs that, I don’t want it.

Unexpected, But It Works

91. A walk in Target—clarity always comes there
92. A bubble bath and a playlist
93. Stand-up comedy—it helps more than you think
94. Rewatching a childhood movie
95. The barista who gives great life takes
96. Talking to myself in the car
97. Singing alone really loudly
98. Baking cookies for no reason
99. The sky. Just staring at the sky.
100. Hugging my pillow like it’s a person

Bonus Answers to Stand Out

101. I flip a coin and get mad at the result
102. I channel Beyoncé
103. I ask myself: “What would my healed self do?”
104. I think, “What advice would I give my friend?”
105. I try doing nothing—and wait for the answer to come

Why This Prompt Works?

• It's real. We all need help sometimes.
• You can be funny, honest, or a mix of both
• Great convo starter about your people, values, and quirks

How To Pick Your Perfect Answer?

• Be specific (the fun is in the detail)
• Show your personality: calm, funny, soft, or spicy
• Don’t overthink it—go with what feels like you

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