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There’s a chill in the air.
The holidays are approaching.
And most of us just want to curl up with something cozy…
Or better yet, someone.
“Cuffing season” is known as a period starting in the fall when singles experience a greater desire to settle down in a serious relationship. Despite there having been a lot of buzz about cuffing season in recent years, no one has been able to determine exactly what causes it. To better understand the season and our desire to “couple up”, we’ve partnered with to explore some of the most popular theories.
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Some simply think it’s in our DNA. The weather has turned and that has our genetic code seeking warmth, and there’s nothing warmer than the embrace of another person. Humans naturally feel warmer and safer when near others and with Vancouver’s week-long stints of rain and sleet approaching, this theory seems to check out. Who wouldn’t want a reliable source of big bear hugs when the temperature drops below zero?
Another theory is that it’s harder to be social in the year’s colder months, which has singles craving more stable relationships. Since the days are shorter, people tend to go straight home from work and tend to be busier with family commitments because of the holidays. Since it’s more challenging to socialize, many singles may begin seeking a serious companion rather than a series of casual acquaintances. If you’re having trouble staying social this season, you may want to consider joining a social club like , who hosts awesome events throughout the city every week. Events range from comedy nights to volunteering to memorable experiences like cave explorations and even skydiving. They take care of the planning; all you need to do is show up.
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Our final theory is concerned with something we can all relate to.
Pressure.
According to , “It is more likely that we tend to feel pressure to be in a relationship during this time of year due to the messaging we are getting from the entertainment industry, advertisers, social media, friends, and family.”
Yes, unfortunately those romantic holiday movies with cheesy endings might be placing some unfair expectations on singles. When you combine that with numerous holiday parties and dinners where you’ll be forced to talk about yourself, or straight up answer the dreaded question, “are you seeing anyone?”, it makes sense that singles would be more determined than ever to “couple up”.
Let’s face it, this time of year can feel lonely and while relationships are great, they need to grow out of genuine affection, not out of pressure, loneliness or… bad weather. That’s why many Vancouverites turn to social clubs like Events & Adventures to help them start building meaningful friendships with like-minded singles.Â
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Events & Adventures aims to create fun, stress-free environment where you can meet new and interesting people throughout the year. Just remember to take things slow. You may want a relationship more than anything right now, but that’s no reason to rush in.
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