Cuffing season has now begun, a dating concept where people seek security and warmth through relationships during fall and winter. Dating expert Angela Ahola offers advice on succeeding in finding love during the cold season while feeling good.
In an article published on November 1, 2025, Dagens Nyheter describes how 'cuffing season'—the period when many seek closeness in relationships to counter fall and winter chill—has started. The concept involves dating becoming a source of security and warmth during the darker months.
Dating expert Angela Ahola, interviewed in the article, compares dating to 'our psychological winter jacket.' She provides advice and tips on navigating the dating world during this season to find love without compromising well-being. The article emphasizes the importance of feeling good while seeking relationships.
The background to the phenomenon lies in the human need for closeness as temperatures drop, according to the expert. No specific timelines for the season's duration are mentioned, but it is clearly linked to fall and winter.