As we plunge into colder, shorter days our desire to get into a relationship greatly increases. “Cuffing Season” adds a whole new layer of fear to the phrase, “Winter is coming.” But during this time it is important to never get yourself into anything because you feel like you have to in order to be happy. Relationships are founded on defying other’s standards and satisfying yourself and your lover- essentially the plot to every Nicholas Sparks book. Nevertheless, we still choose to “cuff.”
The concept of cuffing season is not new to our generation. Humankind has always felt a need to show affection during the colder months. This could explain why most holidays occur during the winter as opposed to summer. Today these holidays act as checkpoints for those who get into a relationship at the start of the season. On Halloween New Couple must show off the best couples costume Party City offers. On Thanksgiving they must bring each other home to the family- “you’ll love Aunt Maggie’s pumpkin pie.” The holidays are a given, everybody wants a present that didn’t come from mom or dad. And everybody wants to give a present that shows how much they care. Then there’s the moment the couple has been waiting for most. And if this year’s Valentines Day isn’t more lavish and Facebook-worthy than the last you’d better bet the relationship was never worth it.
