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Cuffing season is upon us and singletons need to know what to look out for


by Christina McLoughlin
22nd Oct 2021

500 Days of Summer / 2009 / Fox Searchlight Pictures

Nightclubs are back, but so are the long dark nights and cuffing – seeking out someone (anyone) to hunker down for winter with – is definitely in season

Winter is coming. And so is Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day. And cuffing season. If you’re single, you’ve likely upped your swiping activity, joined dating apps and are preparing yourself a cuff for the colder months. And no, I’m not talking about fluffy handcuffs and some kinky fun. Cuffing season is the time of year when singles work their hardest to meet someone. The cold weather starts to kick in, the evenings are shorter...

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