What is cuffing season?

Thats right, Im talking about cuffing season.

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psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist

What is cuffing season?

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(And they say romance is dead.)

Cuffing season acts as a lifeline to help singles get through the holidays into Valentines Day.

Cuffing season acts as a lifeline to help singles get through the holidays into Valentines Day.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist

Well, it depends.

What if you dont want to be a cuff?

Its good dating karma to avoid giving someone the impression that something is what it isnt.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

Still, spending the cuffing season single, for some, may not be ideal.

In other words, keep your options open.

You must be really clear with your communication, she says.

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Before you get worried about having missed the cuffing season window, rest assuredyou have time.

The ramp up to Thanksgiving is when you want to be testing out your final lineup.

And if you dont want to give in to the pressure to partner up this winter?

Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist

With reporting from Gabrielle Kassel

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