September Breakup Season Is Shaking Up Relationships In Texas

Summer is basically over which, for many, also means that summer fling is coming to an end. With cuffing season just around the corner, it looks like many Texas couples are calling it quits before the temperature drops; this is known as "Breakup Season" and September is notorious for it!

While some might blame the stars or even Mercury retrograde for relationship woes, dating experts say there are more down-to-earth reasons September is packed with breakups. The shift from summer freedom to back-to-school and back-to-work routines has Texans taking a hard look at their love lives, and not every couple makes the cut.

Why is September Breakup Season?

September feels almost like a mini New Year. Whether you’re in Austin heading back to campus at UT, or in El Paso getting kids ready for a new school year, the start of fall comes with a fresh start energy. That reset often inspires people to rethink jobs, routines, and yes, relationships.

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As cuffing season is right around the corner, Texans know the holidays aren’t just a season, they’re an event. From big family gatherings to holiday trips, September is when people start asking: “Do I really see this person with my family at Thanksgiving?” For many couples, it’s the make-or-break moment before cuffing season begins.

Cuffing Season Approaches

Just as September is known for breakups, it also marks the kickoff of cuffing season:  that time of year when cooler weather (well, cooler by Texas standards) has people wanting to lock down a steady partner before the holidays. It’s no wonder the two go hand-in-hand: couples who aren’t built to last often split in September, clearing the way for new connections as cuffing season rolls in.

At the end of the day, September breakup season doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world- especially in Texas, where fresh starts are part of our nature. Whether you’re dusting yourself off after a summer fling or holding strong through the holiday season ahead, this month is really about resetting and figuring out what (and who) you want in your life. And hey, if your love can survive a Texas September- heat, heartbreak, and all- chances are it can survive just about anything. May the odds be ever in your favor!