Dating. One minute it’s the most amazing thing in the world. Next, it’s the worst. Ghosting. Swiping. Meaningless conversations. There are plenty of reasons why you might feel a little fed up.

But luckily things are about to change. As the colder months approach, so does the most important time in the dating calendar: cuffing season. 

If you didn’t know, cuffing season is the time of year where people search for someone to cosy up with over winter. Essentially, ditching flings for a more serious relationship. And according to dating app Inner Circle, this cuffing season is set to be bigger than ever. Here’s how you can make it count. 

1. Dating got serious, so should you 

After two years of lockdowns and isolation, it’s no surprise that people are looking for a deeper connection over the festive season. Inner Circle found that nearly half of its members are ready for relationships. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to get involved. 

2. Freshen up your profile

With more users online during cuffing season, it can be hard to stand out. That’s where Inner Circle comes in. Their team makes sure every profile uses quality pictures and is filled with everything that makes you, you. So it’s easy to show off your unique personality and match with people on your wavelength. 

3. Get your timings right

Fancy a date next week? Sunday is officially the busiest day on dating apps. Get online between 8pm and 10pm if you want to up your chances of landing a date. You can even use Inner Circle like a city guide to find all the best bars for first dates, and other singles who want to go there too. 

4. Put your phone down

Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s Eve. Winter is full of festivities and the best part of cuffing season is finding someone to enjoy them with. Inner Circle has reported a 28% rise in people swapping phone numbers compared to September last year. So it looks like singles are already preparing to date in real life. 

5. Make sure you’re on the right app 

If you don’t already know it, Inner Circle is the offline focused dating app daring to do things differently. It actually wants you to meet in real life, and does everything it can to get you there sooner. From screening all new members to keep out fakes, to recommending the best first date venues, to hosting singles events all over the world, it’s a better way to date. Thousands of Londoners have already discovered Inner Circle, and if you want to make the most of cuffing season, you need to try it too. 

What are you waiting for? Sign up to Inner Circle here.