"It's now cuffing season, when many singles scramble to find short-term partners to help them get through the upcoming holiday season and what may seemingly be the dreariest and loneliest months of the year. Cuffing is short for handcuffing from October through March; people temporarily handcuff themselves to partners before the release in the following Spring. But before you partake in this annual singles dating ritual off the cuff-meaning without thinking it through-it's important to be mindful of the risks."
"Such risks may not be the first thing on your mind when your priority is to find that human blanket to cuddle with when the days get short and the nights get long and cold. You focus on making sure you are not alone during all those holiday parties or when the ball drops on New Year's Eve. Perhaps you really want someone to exchange gifts with during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day, and Groundhog Day, since you may feel left out otherwise."
Cuffing season runs from October through March, when many singles pursue short-term partners to avoid loneliness during holidays and cold months. People temporarily pair up until spring to have companionship for parties, New Year's Eve, and gift exchanges. Short-term priorities and fleeting attention often replace long-term thinking, especially for those newer to dating. Fear of being alone or of appearing alone can drive decisions that produce poor choices, wasted time, unhealthy relationships, missed opportunities to meet the right person, and reduced independence.
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