It’s Cuffing Season + Here’s What Singles Are In It For

2022/2023 Cuffing Season Trends To Expect

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Dating and match company Plenty of Fish conducted a survey that found some surprising facts about this upcoming cuffing season. From what sort of experiences they’re looking for to why they’re participating, here’s what singles have to say about this upcoming cuffing season:

• A fall/winter festivities partner. It’s that time of year when the pumpkin patches, haunted hayrides and corn mazes go up. And it turns out that 43 percent of singles are looking for someone to accompany them to these activities.
• A holiday party plus one. Many singles are tired of hovering by the mini meatballs and eggnog alone. That’s why 44 percent are in this cuffing season to find a plus-one for holiday parties. Nobody wants to get caught under the mistletoe with the wrong person. Plus, 48 percent just want to make sure they have someone to kiss when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.
• Someone to chill with. As the weather cools down, people are spending more time indoors, and many singles are just looking for someone to binge-watch shows with. In fact, 70 percent of singles are looking for someone to Netflix and chill with this cuffing season.
• Transparent expiration dates. Many singles are clear about their intentions during cuffing season. Just over half will tell their partners that they’re only looking for someone for cuffing season. Meanwhile, just under half don’t mind being with someone who puts an expiration date on the relationship.