As the weather gets colder and the days get darker, peoplelook for comfortin a lot of ways.
One way is to “cuff” a new hookup, to help keep you warm.
What is cuffing?
Relationships formed during so-called “cuffing season” are usually short-term in nature and end once spring rolls around.
When is cuffing season?
Why people couple up during cuffing season.
People seek relationships during cuffing season for both emotional and physical reasons, Richmond explains.
“The physical side, I think, is more of an evolutionary biology piece.
Are you cuffed up?
Things to keep in mind during cuffing season.
Communication is key.
Cuffing season can get messy when people aren’t on the same page.
Be sure that both of you have aligned expectations and intentions around the relationship.
Be discerningdon’t rush.
“Dating out of loneliness or boredom leads to unhealthy relationships,” she adds.
Know when to set boundaries.
Many people are uncomfortable withsetting healthy boundaries.
And those boundaries go for family and friends, too.
“Prepare proactively and set boundaries for triggers as the season begins.”
Enjoy it for what it is.
And of course, take safer sex precautions.
How to know if your relationship will last after cuffing season.
It’s entirely possible, and there are definitely indicators that you’re headed in a good direction.
Are they loving and warm?
Do they respect and admire you?
Importantly, do they go out of their way for you, and put effort into your relationship?
“Usually a ‘cuffer’ will not invest beyond the minimum,” Spinelli says.
If someone isclearly investing in you, that’s a good sign.
Remember, communication is key.