"For those of us who are already in relationships, cuffing season can bring out a little smug satisfaction. We already have a built-in cuddle buddy. No swiping, no small talk, no awkward first dates. We're cuffed by default. But before you get too cozy under that weighted blanket, let's be honest: Just because you're cuffed doesn't mean you're connected. If your summer lacked sizzle, your fall might feel more frosty than festive."
"If your summer lacked sizzle, your fall might feel more frosty than festive. And when those cold toes brush against your leg in bed, you might find yourself longing for more than body heat. Over time, the distance that builds between you can start to feel like a snowbank on a NYC curb (you know, back when it used to snow)-ever-growing, messy, and in the way of where you're trying to go together."
"Cuffing season can be a cruel reminder that your relationship might need a little extra care. But that reminder is actually a gift. It's your cue to recuff-to reinvest, re-engage, and reheat the connection that made you choose each other in the first place. Here are three ways to bring the spark (and the snuggles) back this season. 1. Communication is still the sexiest skill"
Cuffing season can create a false comfort of closeness while emotional distance grows between partners. Lack of summer spark may make fall feel frosty and prompt longing for more than physical warmth. Distance can accumulate like a messy snowbank that blocks progress together. The season provides an opportunity to reinvest, re-engage, and reheat the relationship through intentional practices. Three practical approaches are honest check-ins rather than guessing feelings, scheduling connection to build anticipation, and maintaining curiosity and playfulness to spark joy and deepen intimacy. Direct, gentle questions replace mind-reading and open space for reconnection.
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