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Why cozy up in the winter with a boo is a trend

Cuffing Season | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian

Cuffing Season | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian


With the holidays upon us, it’s officially cuffing season.

As defined by UrbanDictionary, cuffing season is “usually the colder months; i.e. fall or winter, when new relationships start, and old relationships turn into engagements.

Cuffed.

The persons in said relationships are ‘cuffed,’ meaning that they no longer seek non-platonic relationships with others.”

Many of us fall victim to the pull of cuffing season for a lot of different reasons.

I’m sure many of us have experienced the dreaded interactions with extended family members during the holidays including but not limited to being interrogated about school, work, friends, money, and of course, significant others.

If your life is anything like mine, you’re asked when you’re getting married and having babies by your grandparents each time they see you.

Bringing home a significant other during the holidays relieves a bit of this pressure to explain why you don’t have a significant other and instead puts the pressure on said significant other to impress the family.

Is it love or just a trend?

Another reason people find themselves cozying up with a significant other during cuffing season is FOMO, otherwise known as a fear of missing out.

Seeing all the cute couple pictures of matching pajamas and mistletoe kisses on Instagram can leave you feeling very left out of the trend.

The holidays are a perfect time to be in a relationship because there are so many romantic winter and holiday-themed activities.

For example, looking at Christmas lights, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, ice skating, New Year’s Eve kissing, etc. are all great activities to do with a significant other.

The cold months are perfect for cuddling indoors under piles of blankets with a mug of hot chocolate or apple cider.

People typically spend more time indoors during the colder months and that makes for perfect cuddling time.

Why spend time alone when you could spend time by the fire?

All of these reasons together make the perfect recipe for cuffing season. If you already have a significant other, good for you and enjoy the holiday season!

If you don’t, go find yourself a boo for 2020.

Or don’t, because doing things alone can be just as fun as doing them with someone else and a relationship doesn’t define you!

*sassy girl emoji*

Natalie Cunningham

Former News Reporter

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