Fall has, by technicality, not started yet, but you better believe, as women, it is time to get ready to HUNT! Cuffing season is approaching and these are some tips for low maintenance women in how to capture that man for the holidays.
1. Buy some extra conditioner
I say this 1 because I go through conditioner faster than anyone I know, and 2 because I have found I have to shave my legs fewer times if I shave with conditioner. It smooths the hair follicles making the hair grow back slower and softer and makes your legs soft enough to lure that boy from your Tuesday/Thursday class into giving you his number.
2. Invest in a good pair of COMFY jeans
Jeans are one of the most versatile articles of clothing you will ever own. You can wear them to class, on your errands and to meet the parents. They are respectable and, if the right pair, make your booty look better than a come back football game.
3. Always carry a small pad of sticky notes and a pen
Obviously, to be ready to hand out them digits out at anytime. I for one, also believe that leaders always carry pens, and leaders get the best catches.
4. Go to more community events
One of the best ways to find and meet good new people is to go out into your college community and attend the events the university or organizations put on. If you aren’t going to the hunting grounds, how can you expect to catch anything, ladies!
5. Embrace the two thirds rule
I am a huge advocate for NOBODY should EVER tell you what to wear or how to live your life, you do you, boo boo. However, if you are trying to get into the hunting season, you might want to look at this theory. Theory goes, you pick two out of the three: hair done, makeup done, or outfit looks cute. It’s a good rule of thumb for looking good but not looking like your trying too hard, and you’ll still come out on top with your prey in hand.
6. You are not cuffed until he is cuffed
It is totally fine to be pursuing multiple men at the same time. If you have backup plans, then your odds of cuffing someone will be more favorable. It is also good to be open about if you are exclusive or not exclusive, and if they can’t handle the conversation, they aren’t good enough to put up with for the season anyway.
7. BE YOURSELF!
When it comes to talking to guys, it can be tricky because they are always playing games. However, we are hunting! WE are the ones who can drop them if we want. This is our season, don’t put up with things you don’t want to deal with. On this same note, when you are talking, texting, facetiming or admiring from afar, be sure to be yourself. If you hate football, that’s ok. If the guy you are trying to nab up is a football fanatic, it would behoove you to maybe look over what the sport is about. You could do a little football research. So when you ask questions about football to spark his interest, you have some basic knowledge on the topic. It makes them feel important and smart because you know a little but not as much as he does which gives him the false sense of seniority in this situation.
8. Honesty is the best policy
Intentions are scary. I personally do not bring them up until I feel secure enough in being rejected; however, if I am asked before I am ready to share, I will still be honest. It’s a lot less messy to be honest and helps to prevent losing your cuffed partner in the middle of the season.
9. Beware of family
Cuffing season can be anywhere between August to February. This means you might have your catch during some major holiday. That’s the goal because we like gifts. BUT BUYER BEWARE, there are multiple ways holidays can turn out together. If he doesn’t want you to meet his family, don’t sweat it. Respect his decision. If you are not ready for him to meet you family, be honest with him. If you both are ready to mingle with the family, do it. Make sure you both outline how you feel about this step before committing.
10. Remember you don’t actually NEED a man
All this talk about “hunting” and getting a man for the holidays is funny, but it’s truly ok to not want one. Some people are too busy and having a man can be a lot of work because they are truly a needy creature. It is NORMAL and DEFINITELY OK to decide to not partake in cuffing season!