How to Answer the 'A boundary of mine is' Hinge Prompt to Spice Up Your Profile

Hey there, I'm Paw, and I'm about to drop 135 ways to answer the "A boundary of mine is" Hinge prompt.

Some of these are gold, some are... well, let's just say they're conversation starters.

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Now, let's set some boundaries and get you some matches, shall we?

How to Answer "A boundary of mine is"

1. No pineapple on pizza. I'm not a monster.
2. Shoes off in my house. This isn't a barn.
3. Don't touch my phone without asking.
4. No talking during movies. Save it for the credits.
5. Respect my need for alone time.
6. Don't ask me to share my food. Order your own.
7. No work calls after 6 PM. I'm off the clock.
8. Don't cancel plans last minute. I'm not a backup plan.
9. No unsolicited advice. I'll ask if I need it.
10. Respect my personal space, especially in elevators.
11. Don't comment on my eating habits. Food is fuel.
12. No surprise visits. My home is my sanctuary.
13. Don't borrow my clothes without asking.
14. Keep your opinions about my career to yourself.
15. No drunk texting. Save it for your notes app.
16. Don't use my toothbrush. Ever.
17. Respect my decision to stay in on weekends.
18. No spoilers for shows I'm watching.
19. Don't ask me to lie for you.
20. Keep your hands off my bookshelf organization.
21. No talking before my morning coffee.
22. Don't pressure me to drink if I'm not in the mood.
23. Respect my dietary choices. No food shaming.
24. Don't ask to split the bill after ordering extra.
25. Keep your music to yourself in public spaces.
26. No backseat driving. I got this.
27. Don't touch my hair without permission.
28. Respect my decision to leave a party early.
29. No guilt-tripping. I can say no.
30. Don't ask me to work for free. My skills have value.
31. Keep your drama out of my DMs.
32. No commenting on my body. It's not up for discussion.
33. Don't ask me to be your free therapist.
34. Respect my religious or non-religious choices.
35. No borrowing money without a clear repayment plan.
36. Don't try to change my mind about kids.
37. Respect my privacy on social media.
38. No double texting. I'll respond when I can.
39. Don't ask me to compromise my values.
40. Keep your hands off my dessert. Order your own.

Sarcastic Ways to Answer "A boundary of mine is"

1. Not dating people who think the Earth is flat. Sorry, globes only.
2. No talking to me before I've had my morning coffee... and my afternoon coffee... and my evening coffee.
3. Don't ask me to help you move. I'm not a U-Haul.
4. No stealing my fries. Get your own potato-based snacks.
5. Don't ask me what I do for a living on the first date. I'm secretly Batman.
6. No using "LOL" in real-life conversations. We're not 12.
7. Don't tell me about your ex. I'm not your therapist (or theirs).
8. No saying "we should hang out sometime" without actually making plans.
9. Don't ask me to be in your pyramid scheme. I'm already at the top of my own.
10. No using the word "moist" around me. Ever.
11. Don't ask me to watch your cat. I'm allergic to commitment.
12. No talking during movies. I didn't pay $15 to hear your director's commentary.
13. Don't ask me to be your Instagram boyfriend. I'm not here for the 'gram.
14. No sending me TikTok dances. I have two left feet and zero rhythm.
15. Don't ask me to participate in your viral challenges. I'm not here to eat tide pods.
16. No asking "what are we?" after one coffee date. We're two people who drank bean juice together.
17. Don't invite me to your improv show. I can disappoint myself for free at home.
18. No asking me to join your fantasy football league. The only fantasy I'm interested in involves dragons.
19. Don't ask me to be your wedding date if we've never met. I'm not that desperate... yet.
20. No using astrology to explain your bad behavior. Mercury in retrograde didn't make you ghost me.
21. Don't ask me to attend your MLM party. My wallet and I are in a committed relationship.
22. No using the phrase "it is what it is." What is it? Use your words.
23. Don't ask me to be your gym buddy. The only reps I do are rewatching my favorite shows.
24. No sending unsolicited advice. I'm perfectly capable of messing up my life on my own.
25. Don't ask me to babysit your plant. I can barely keep myself alive.
26. No using "literally" when you mean "figuratively." I will literally lose my mind.
27. Don't ask me to proofread your Tinder bio. I'm not here to help the competition.
28. No asking me to venmo you for that one beer from 3 months ago. Let it go, Elsa.
29. Don't invite me to your destination wedding. My bank account says local or bust.
30. No asking me to like and subscribe. I'm not a YouTube algorithm.
31. Don't ask me to join your book club if you're not actually reading the books.
32. No using emojis as a substitute for actual conversation. 🚫🗣️
33. Don't ask me to be your LinkedIn reference if we've never worked together.
34. No asking me to pet-sit your tarantula. I draw the line at anything with more than four legs.
35. Don't ask me to be your wingman. I can barely land my own dates.
36. No using "let's circle back" in casual conversation. This isn't a boardroom.
37. Don't ask me to like all your Instagram posts. Quality over quantity, my friend.
38. No asking me to join your podcast as a guest. My voice was made for silent films.
39. Don't ask me to be your personal photographer. These thumbs were made for texting, not capturing your "candids."
40. No asking me to taste-test your experimental cooking. I value my taste buds and digestive system.

Even More Ways to Answer 'A boundary of mine is'

1. No political debates at dinner parties.
2. Don't ask me to donate to your GoFundMe.
3. No commenting on my tattoos. They're personal.
4. Don't ask me to be your plus-one last minute.
5. No interrupting when I'm in the middle of a story.
6. Don't ask me to lie on your resume.
7. No comparing me to your ex.
8. Don't touch my car without permission.
9. No asking for my Netflix password.
10. Don't pressure me to try extreme sports.
11. No asking me to be your emergency contact on first date.
12. Don't criticize my taste in music.
13. No asking me to be your personal chauffeur.
14. Don't comment on my accent or how I speak.
15. No asking me to explain memes. If you know, you know.
16. Don't touch my thermostat. I like it Arctic.
17. No asking me to be your personal stylist.
18. Don't ask me to fix your computer. I'm not IT.
19. No using my bathroom during Zoom calls.
20. Don't ask me to be in your TikTok. I'm analog.
21. No commenting on how much (or little) I eat.
22. Don't ask me to water your plants while you're away.
23. No talking about exes on the first date.
24. Don't ask me to explain crypto. I'm still figuring it out.
25. No asking me to be your gym accountability partner.
26. Don't touch my guitar without asking.
27. No asking me to dog-sit your untrained puppy.
28. Don't pressure me to go out when I want to stay in.
29. No asking me to join your trivia team last minute.
30. Don't comment on my career choices.
31. No asking me to proofread your novel.
32. Don't pressure me to drink at social events.
33. No asking me to be your personal alarm clock.
34. Don't comment on my spending habits.
35. No asking me to join your fantasy league mid-season.
36. Don't pressure me to post on social media.
37. No asking me to be your personal DJ at parties.
38. Don't comment on my dating history.
39. No asking me to be your workout buddy.
40. Don't pressure me to try your latest diet fad.
41. No asking me to be your personal shopper.
42. Don't comment on my political views unprompted.
43. No asking me to be your life coach.
44. Don't pressure me to go to loud clubs.
45. No asking me to explain my job in detail on first dates.
46. Don't comment on my sleep schedule.
47. No asking me to be your personal tech support.
48. Don't pressure me to share personal information.
49. No asking me to be your art critic.
50. Don't comment on my choice to be child-free.
51. No asking me to be your personal translator.
52. Don't pressure me to attend every social event.
53. No asking me to explain my family dynamics.
54. Don't comment on my decision to live alone.
55. No asking me to be your personal Google. Look it up yourself.

The Line in the Sand

Alright, boundary-setters, you've now got more ways to answer this prompt than you have matches. But remember, setting boundaries is just the start. You've got to enforce them too.

Want to know if your boundaries are working? Or if you need to build a wall instead? Head over to Swipestats and check out our dating visualizer. We'll show you if you're a catch or if you need to catch up.

And if you're still struggling, consider our manual dating profile reviews. We'll tell you if your boundaries are keeping the right people out and the wrong people at bay.

Now go forth and conquer, you boundary-setting badass. May your matches be plentiful and your red flags be few.