{"id":17834,"date":"2018-12-04T01:00:52","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=17834"},"modified":"2021-11-02T09:14:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T16:14:39","slug":"online-dating-tips-cuffing-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/online-dating\/online-dating-tips-cuffing-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Online Dating Tips Just in Time for Cuffing Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s winter again. That means all of your favorite things: turkey, presents, New Year\u2019s kisses, and, of course, cuffing season. Yep, that\u2019s right. Singles right now are checking out prospective dates to shack up with for the rest of the cold season. Don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re still at home swiping\u2014it\u2019s not too late to find your cuffing partner. Here are some online dating tips you can use to spice up your game just in time for a long winter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1. Shoot some winter photos.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a new season and you want your dating profile to reflect that. This is an opportunity to give your photos a much needed, timely refresh. Winter can be one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, especially if you\u2019re in an area that snows, so let\u2019s take advantage of it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to show that you\u2019re having the time of your life? Take a photo of you making a snow angel. Want to show off your comedic side? Snap a shot of your friends sealing you inside a snowman. If you\u2019re looking for a partner for the rest of winter, start showing off that seasonal spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2. Advertise what you\u2019re looking for.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a partner for the cuffing season, say so. Well, maybe not so obviously, but you can say you\u2019re looking for something longer term. People tend to respond better to dating profiles that set clear expectations about what they\u2019re looking for, and it will help you attract the right type of singles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>3. Include some holiday season keywords in your bio.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next let\u2019s update your approach. We looked at certain keywords that daters used on the popular online dating site <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoosk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that increased their incoming messages. Daters that mentioned holidays and Hannukah had their incoming messages increase by 10%, those that mentioned being warm received a 9% bump, Christmas increased messages by 7%, and hot chocolate and cuddles increased messages by 6%. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>4. Take advantage of winter-only date ideas.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, winter is the cold season, but there\u2019s lots of awesomeness that you can only take advantage this time of year. Ice skating, a snowmobile ride, or an ice sculpture tour are all fun, novel ways to spend time getting to know somebody in a wintry fashion. Going that extra distance to come up with something creative to do on your date shows resourcefulness and thoughtfulness. Show them you\u2019re really in the holiday spirit. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>5. Be willing to work a little harder for dates.<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s cold or snowing out, not only does the number of people to go on a date with go down but the effort the remaining people are willing to put in goes up. If you\u2019re looking for a partner for the long winter, then you may have to work a bit harder. Start by planning date locations closer to the person you\u2019re meeting. Yes, you\u2019ll have to drive a bit farther, but it makes it that much easier for them to get there. If they\u2019re comfortable, it can also be nice to pick them up from their place and drop them off after the date. It may sound like a work, but these small gestures will win you brownie points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how you slice it, dating in the winter time is hard. Finding singles, then convincing them to meet you when it\u2019s below freezing is an art most of us aren\u2019t trained in. If you\u2019re having a bit of trouble finding that special someone to spend time with, don\u2019t shame yourself\u2014it\u2019s very common. 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