How To Have a Summer Romance
- June 13, 2008
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Writer
blairfell
Actor
Peter Coleman
Music
James Miksche
Voice Over Artist
Liv Rooth
School’s out. You’re free. But who wants to spend three months flying solo? Time for a summer romance.
You Will Need
- An appropriate partner
- The ability to plan
- An expiration date
Step 1: Understand the rules of a summer fling
Understand what it means to have a summer fling. First, it lasts between two weeks and three months and, second, it’s definitely not serious. Get clarity about this or one of you could get hurt.
Step 2: Find an appropriate fling
The first thing to do is to find a willing and appropriate person with whom to fling. Memorial Day at the beach, summer camp, and a summer job are all good places to start.
Step 3: Make sure they have a “sell by” date
A crucial component of a summer romance is that it ends come autumn—so check the “sell by” date on yours. Is one of you just there for the summer? Is one of you going away to school after Labor Day? Is their visa in America only good for three months? Perfect.
Avoid next-door neighbors, your best friend’s boyfriend or girlfriend, and someone whose heart was just broken. Much too messy.
Step 4: Check their attitude
Check to make sure that the potential fling has the right attitude. Say something like, “I’m looking for fun. What are you looking for?” If they answer “fun” you’re good. If they get a somber or psycho look on their face—run.
Step 5: Know how much is too much
Once you’ve got a summer romance brewing, try to keep exposure to just a few days a week. Never meet each other’s parents. Don’t share your deepest darkest secrets. And absolutely no tattoos.
Step 6: Plan your exit strategy
Around mid-August you’ll need to start pointing out that the romance’s expiration date is approaching. It’s as easy as casually talking about packing your bags to leave, or your plans—which don’t involve them—for the fall.
Step 7: The Labor Day dropkick
It’s August 31st, time for the Labor Day dropkick. This is a good time to get a little misty eyed. After all, a summer romance without a little melancholy isn’t all that romantic.
If you’re not feeling any real emotion, you can always fake it.
Step 8: Bid them adieu
For the final goodbye, kiss them gently on the lips and tell them what a blast you had. Then say something like, “You’re gonna make someone really happy someday.” This will let them know that the summer fling is officially over, and not to bombard you with sappy emails. After all, you’ll need to focus on finding that winter romance pretty soon.
Limerence is the psychological term for having a serious crush or infatuation. All love starts with limerence, but not all limerence leads to love.
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Comments (15)
I don't think it's shallow at all. I think that it's good to know exactly what you want and be direct with someone about how seriously you want to commit, especially if you're going to be going off somewhere else. This was some good advice.
over 3 years ago by luvongo
....and this ain't just for the kiddies.....Cougars need summer luv 2! Well, NOT luv. But we LUV to have a good time! Grrrrrl! ;o)
over 3 years ago by rhonda
i love it!!!
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7 months ago by gedrttgtge
The blonde is HOT in this video. Nice casting-- two thumbs up! I love the shot of the couple running and the pigeons fly in sync!
7 months ago by kjmorkunas
My GOD!!! You people are COLD! Not a surprise the narrator is a woman.
over 2 years ago by kpfingaz
why im looking this i mean we r in winter
over 2 years ago by shavatek
this isnt that shallow, there are just alot of people who dont want to be alone during summer and arent looking for a commitment
about 1 year ago by yaline
i wouldent end the romance ide ask if they would like to keep in touch
about 1 year ago by tommio117
it totally is the how to fooling around and dump a guy in 3 months! hahahahahaha....
over 2 years ago by WGAC
very shallow...
over 3 years ago by hcgiapanta
I agree. What's next...How To public sex in a Boston Church?
over 3 years ago by toddlintown
what's wrong with that? haha jk
over 3 years ago by clayton
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