{"id":320041,"date":"2023-09-27T15:40:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goss.ie\/?p=320041"},"modified":"2023-09-27T15:43:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:43:25","slug":"what-is-cuffing-season-and-when-does-it-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goss.ie\/girl-talk\/what-is-cuffing-season-and-when-does-it-start-320041","title":{"rendered":"What is cuffing season and when does it start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cuffing season is fast approaching, but what does it actually mean?<\/p>\n

Cuffing season refers to a period of time when single people begin looking for short term partnerships to pass the colder months of the year.<\/p>\n

This period of time usually kicks off in October, and lasts until just after Valentines Day.<\/p>\n

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According to the “cuffing season schedule”, October and November is the “tryouts” period, as you assess your roster of contenders to “cuff” (aka handcuff) yourself to for autumn\/winter.<\/p>\n

Then by mid-March, it should be time to “cancel or commit” to the relationship.<\/p>\n

While the timings can be “subject to change based upon feelings”, the aim is to make a decision on the relationship before we cross over into ‘Hot Girl Summer’ territory – which can be explained here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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While “cuffing season” may sounds like a silly trend to some people, the idea is actually based off of human nature.<\/p>\n

Psychologist Lisa Marie Bobby, who hosts the Love, Happiness & Success podcast, explained: “In the summer, people are flittering around like dragonflies. In the winter, at least in the Northern hemisphere, it\u2019s cold and dark, and it can feel very lonely.”<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s this evolutionary pull to connect with other humans, which is often subconscious.”<\/p>\n

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She also pointed out that cuffing season isn’t just about temporary flings.<\/p>\n

“The relationship could fizzle out come spring, but you could also genuinely fall in love and create a long-lasting relationship,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It always takes a long time to really get to know someone. To connect and develop a relationship during a quieter time of year is to your advantage, since it can help you get to know someone on a more meaningful level.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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