Why Philadelphia singles should resist arrest during cuffing season
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Hinge wants you to know it's cuffing season, and I — Isaac UnHinged — want you to remember this: November dours sometimes bring May sours.
Why it matters: We're not here to tell you what to do, only to remind you that Mr. or Ms. Right Now can wait until you find someone you're more compatible with in the long run.
The big picture: Life's a marathon, not a sprint toward a cliff where you're bound to fall upon the jagged Rock(s) of Love that also hurt Bret Michaels.
- The term "cuffing" tells you all you need to know: It's a made-up dating ritual, not some biological urge to handcuff ourselves to someone for the winter.
Reality check: Hate to use the "trust me, I'm single" card, but: Desperate times don't call for desperate lovers, whether you're snapping apple-cider donut thirst traps for the Gram or getting swagged out in Sherpa jackets and wearable blankets.
Zoom in: We have plenty of evidence for how this works out, even when you're locked inside for a long time with someone you really love.
What they're saying: If you're really, really looking to fall-lope with someone, Hinge says Philadelphians are big on prospective partners making their intentions known.
Stunning stat: 67% of Philadelphians surveyed by the dating app said they'd prefer an awkward flirter who makes it clear they're interested over a smooth operator who leaves them wondering whether they're just spitting game.
The bottom line: Leave all the cuffing to Philly police.
- Instead, round up a rotating cast of friends who've taken this advice to heart and are now free to do fall activities and Netflix without the chill.