Learn why this year's cuffing season will be different, plus how to tell if someone is trying to cuff you and how to make the most of it.
rom an evolutionary perspective, cuffing season—that time-honored tradition of finding someone with whom to couple up for the cold months—actually makes a lot of sense. Having a partner in the winter may have started as a means for people to share resources and better cope with food scarcity and tough weather conditions.
Last year, a September 2023 survey of more than 2,000 adults on the topic of cuffing season confirms as much: 57 percent of Gen Z respondents said they were looking for a serious relationshipthe season, while nearly half of total respondents said that they do not participate in cuffing season because they"believe it is an outdated narrative."
In turn, the qualities that daters are most seeking this cuffing season fall more in line with intentional, lasting partnerships than a fun time with an expiration date: In the Bumble survey, respondents were most often looking for kindness , a sense of humor , and similar interests and hobbies in a cuffing season partner. And an August 2023 survey of more than 2,000 Hinge users found that a whopping 93 percent are looking to date someone emotionally vulnerable.
That said, Dr. Hill notes that it's certainly possible to begin a relationship during the months of cuffing season that is perfectly healthy—particularly if you approach it with the intentionality that more daters are leaning into this year, per above. Again, the quick pace isn't always a problem. To use the same example, for some couples, meeting family after three weeks of dating might feel appropriate, but for others, it may feel way too fast, says Dr. Hill. That's why it's important to check any attempts to accelerate the relationship against your own feelings, expectations, and boundaries.
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