Written by Kaelyn Spickler
October has begun, the leaves are about to change, and the temps are dropping (or at least should be). Pumpkin patches are opening, sweaters are coming out, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are being ordered. With all of this change also comes change in relationship statuses as well. Congratulations to those couples who survived the inevitable breakup season that took place just a few weeks ago. For those of you who are freshly single, or longtime single, your chance is now: cuffing season.
Cuffing season takes place during the fall and winter months where people settle down with a special someone. There are several reasons behind this phenomenon affecting our generation.
One of the biggest reasons is the holiday season takes place right in the middle of cuffing season. There’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Valentine’s Day that all fall within cuffing season, and people don’t want to be alone for the holidays. Some people are tired of going to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners by themselves when everyone else in their family is coupled up, so they are in search of someone to bring home to mom and dad. And of course, there are New Years Eve and Valentine’s Day that are centered around being with a special someone.
Then, there’s the obvious reason: it’s cold and dark during these months. The temperatures are low, and the sun sets early, so people head straight home when they finish their daily routine. They feel lonely because it’s cold and dark, and maybe they’ve even run out of hot chocolate. People just want someone to keep them company and warm during these months, but be cautious that you aren’t jumping into a relationship simply because you’re lonely; that isn’t fair to either of you and will end in someone getting hurt.
Don’t set out to find your cuff during this cuffing season. If a person of interest comes along, shoot your shot and go for it, but don’t feel pressured. If you don’t have someone to bring to grandma’s Thanksgiving Dinner, it’s not the end of the world because that means you can have their serving of food!
