'Two truths and a lie' is the most-answered Hinge prompt and the most predictably bad. Most people pick claims so generic the lie is impossible to guess — 'I love coffee. I have been to Paris. I have a brother.' Below: 60 versions written specifically to be guessable in fun ways. Each one has a strange detail that invites the reader to take a guess and start a real conversation. Pick three claims that fit your actual life — one of them needs to be the lie.

60 two truths and a lie — hinge answers

I once made it to the second round of a poetry slam. I have never broken a bone. I make my own kombucha.

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I've eaten the same lunch for three years. I can name every state capital. I sing in a choir.

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I broke my ankle salsa dancing. I have a passport in two countries. I've never seen Lord of the Rings.

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I was almost on a cooking reality show. I won a baking contest. I speak Mandarin.

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I went to summer camp until I was 22. I'm an only child. I have my passport on me right now.

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I held an elevator for the same person 5 days in a row. I've never had a hangover. I can fix a flat tire.

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I've been to 14 countries. I make my own pasta. I have a tattoo nobody knows about.

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I once sang at a stranger's wedding. I've broken a bone. I make great cookies.

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I worked at a bookstore in college. I can ski. I've never been to Texas.

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I cried at six movies this year. I can do a backflip. I have a podcast nobody listens to.

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I once drove 17 hours to Maine with no plan. I make my own pasta. I'm an only child.

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I have a calligraphy hobby. I've been to Iceland. I have a twin.

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I worked at a coffee shop in college. I can solve a Rubik's cube. I've never seen Titanic.

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I once won a free trip on the radio. I can drive stick shift. I make my own bread.

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I have a tattoo of my grandmother's handwriting. I can name every James Bond. I've been to all 50 states.

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I once skipped class to see a movie alone. I make great coffee. I've never broken a phone screen.

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I have a record collection I don't actually play. I can fold a fitted sheet. I've never had a cavity.

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I once held a baby goat at a wedding. I can read music. I make my own pickles.

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I went to camp for nine summers in a row. I can speak two languages. I've never had a hangover.

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I make my own yogurt. I can name every president in order. I've been to Antarctica.

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I once witnessed a marriage proposal at a Whole Foods. I can name every NBA team. I have a green thumb.

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I have a freelance side hustle nobody knows about. I make my own jam. I can speak French.

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I once dated someone who lived in a converted school bus. I make my own pasta. I've never had a speeding ticket.

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I once spent the night in an airport on purpose. I have a green thumb. I've never seen The Godfather.

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I once won a karaoke contest. I can do a handstand. I have a Substack with 12 subscribers.

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I once worked at a haunted house in college. I can name every Taylor Swift album. I've been to Hawaii.

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I once met my partner's parents before my partner. I make my own granola. I've never had a cavity.

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I once interviewed for a job I didn't want and got it. I make great omelets. I can do a magic trick.

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I once accidentally crashed a stranger's wedding. I can play piano badly. I have a vegetable garden.

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I once held the door for the same person three times in one day. I make my own sourdough. I've been to a glacier.

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I have a notebook full of overheard conversations. I can name every Beatles album. I make my own kimchi.

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I once went to a concert alone and made friends in line. I make great pancakes. I've never been to Disneyland.

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I once accidentally bought a vintage trumpet at a yard sale. I can roller skate. I have a Roomba named Garry.

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I once spent a whole summer reading every Anne Patchett book. I can drive stick. I make my own ricotta.

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I once wrote a fan letter that got a reply. I make great chili. I've never been to Vegas.

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I once helped a stranger move into their first apartment. I make my own salsa. I can name every James Bond actor.

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I once accidentally hosted a dinner party for nine. I can speak Italian. I've been to a sumo match.

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I have a coffee table book about hot dogs. I can read tarot. I've never been on a cruise.

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I once sat next to a celebrity on a flight and didn't recognize them. I make my own ramen broth. I can play one chord on guitar.

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I once made it onto a local news segment about a snowstorm. I have a vinyl player I don't use. I make my own pesto.

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I once won at trivia three weeks in a row. I make my own gnocchi. I've never broken a phone.

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I once witnessed a band's first show. I can read sheet music. I have a fish named Carl.

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I once camped in someone's backyard on a road trip. I make my own pizza dough. I can name every Pixar movie.

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I once accidentally signed up for an improv class. I make my own granola. I've been to a goat yoga session.

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I once worked in a record store. I can speak conversational German. I have an aunt who once met Stevie Nicks.

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I once accidentally became friends with my neighbor's dog. I make great brunch. I've been to a midnight book release.

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I once won a free pizza for life from a local shop. I can do a cartwheel. I make my own pickles.

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I once spent a year not buying any new clothes. I make my own focaccia. I've never had a speeding ticket.

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I once met someone famous at a sandwich shop. I make great soup. I can do five pull-ups in a row.

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I once entered a pie contest at a county fair. I can do a backflip on a trampoline. I've been to a tornado warning.

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    I once spent six months learning to skateboard at 28. I make my own preserves. I've never had a manicure.

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    I once threw a surprise birthday party for a friend's mom. I make great risotto. I can speak conversational Korean.

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    I once was the youngest person at a knitting circle. I make my own falafel. I've never owned a winter coat.

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    I once won a poetry contest in middle school. I make my own pita. I can drive a manual transmission.

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    I once went on a 5-day silent retreat. I make my own miso. I've never been to a concert.

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    I once spent a year living above a bagel shop. I make my own marmalade. I've been to a state fair.

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    I have a Polaroid camera I actually use. I can name every U.S. Open champion. I make my own ravioli.

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    I once accidentally got cast as an extra in a film. I make my own kombucha. I've never owned a credit card.

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    I once helped a friend run a marathon by handing out water. I make great brisket. I've never seen Breaking Bad.

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    I once worked overnights at a bakery. I can do a wheelie on a bike. I've been to a 24-hour bookstore.

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Best 'two truths and a lie' strategy: make at least one statement so specific it sounds invented, then make sure the lie is the most boring one. Counterintuitive but it works — people guess based on what feels too quiet to be true.

Frequently asked

How do you write a good 'two truths and a lie' for Hinge?

Mix one weirdly specific claim with two ordinary ones. The specific one feels like it has to be the lie (it doesn't). 'I once held an elevator for the same person 5 days in a row' is more guessable than 'I love sushi'.

What's a clever 'two truths and a lie'?

One travel story, one skill, one habit — with one being the lie. The categories should feel mixed enough that no single guess pattern works. Avoid all three being travel or all three being food.