As the weather gets colder, it is likely that you will get an unexplained urge to find someone to get cozy with. We can attribute this to our favorite season: cuffing season. You know how some animals go into hibernation as a means of survival in the winter? Cuffing season is basically the human version of that. Rather than food scarcity, we are trying to survive the loneliness and lack of warmth. Now, with cuffing season approaching, here are some things you need to remember.
Whether or not you participate in cuffing season is up to you. Relationships can be fun, but it isn’t always a good idea to get involved in one. You know yourself better than anyone, so really think about how a relationship would affect you before getting cuffed. As everyone starts to couple up, you might feel left out. Don’t let the FOMO take over, stand your ground if you’re avoiding a relationship and do what’s best for yourself.
If you are interested in getting involved in this cuffing season’s festivities, here are some tips to find a cuff companion. There are many ways to find someone to cuff; it’s 2019 and it is as easy as ever to meet people with the abundance of social media and dating apps available to us. This is not the only way to find someone, though. If you aren’t the swiping type, it may be best to look within your circle. There are potential cuff companions everywhere — it can be someone you know already, or you can put yourself out there and find someone in one of your classes or extracurriculars. While scouting out potentials, remember that your cuff doesn’t have to turn into your boyfriend/girlfriend/significant other. You can define your relationship in any way you want. It’s a season fling — have fun.
If you choose to not get involved in a relationship, you can still participate in your own way. If we are being honest, cuffing season is just a social construct made to put a name on the winter season when we produce less serotonin and look for an alternative means of happiness in cuddling and companionship. Companionship can come in the form of a significant other, or just your best friend. As long as you find someone to share a fuzzy blanket and some hot chocolate with, you can have your own version of a cuffing season.