Dating advice
Choosing your interests for better matches
Interests aren't just decoration — on Hull Dating they help decide who you see and who sees you. Choosing them well gets you better-matched people and easier conversations.
Why interests matter
Hull Dating ranks potential matches partly on shared interests, so the ones you pick shape your whole deck. Someone who shares three of your interests is far more likely to be a good match — and far easier to message.
Pick genuine ones
Add the things you actually do and enjoy, not the ones you think sound impressive. Shared real interests lead to real conversations; padded ones lead to awkward first dates.
Mix it up
- A couple of active ones — walks, gym, five-a-side, cycling.
- A couple of social ones — live music, pubs, food, cinema.
- A couple that are just you — gaming, gardening, dogs, art.
How many should I add?
As many as genuinely apply. More real interests means more common ground with the people you see — and more to talk about when you match.
Put it into practice
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Create your free profileFAQs
Do interests affect my matches?
Yes — Hull Dating uses shared interests to rank who you see, so choosing genuine ones gets you better-matched people.
How many interests should I add?
As many as truly apply. More real interests means more common ground and easier conversations.
Should I add interests to look impressive?
No — add the ones you actually enjoy. Genuine shared interests lead to better dates.