Summer Flings and Things – Why They’re Short But Sweet
It started in our preteen years, with going away to camp for the summer. The first crushes, kisses and whats-its are stuck firmly in our heads. Usually surrounded by a soft, shimmering air of ‘ah, youth!’ and a silly grin. It then moved into teen-hood, with having the week-long boyfriend. The Grease romance, the one without a future. Is it any different when we pretend we’re grown-ups, and have a summer fling? Is there even a reason to bother, if it’s not going to pan out? And isn’t a summer romance just a long, drawn-out one-night stand? When you’re thinking about a summer affair, here are a few considerations:

Summer Flings Are Great For:
Ego boosts. It’s summer, you’re wearing less layers and feeling sexier. More attractive. The attention of a summer fling can elevate that feeling to new heights. Inhibitions are dampened, holidays are taken and you meet tons of new people. You can even reinvent yourself for the time you’re on vacation. It’s liberating. We also go slower in the summer and relax more- which means open to possibilities.




First of all, dating rules don’t work the same with everyone. Each circumstance is different and every one you date is not going to be the same. Here are a few tips to help you make the when-to-get-intimate decision.

So what do you do when you fall hard for a cute co-worker or your college crush? Do you just bat your eyelids and wait for him to ask you out, or do you just push his chair back, and strategically place your heel in between his thighs as you express your love for him? While you’ve probably heard plenty of contradicting opinions from everyone around you, including your friends, your mom, and your sweet old aunt, we decided to let the men speak for themselves.
