Sometimes over the summer, all you want is a casual, no-strings-attached fling. But, navigating this can be tougher than expected. In this article, we’ll be covering how to have fun with someone over the summer, all without hurting any feelings.
Find Someone On the Same Page
If you’re looking for a casual summer fling, odds are, there are others who feel the same way. As long as you’re clear about what you want, there’s nothing wrong with keeping things casual.
But, how do you find someone interested in a summer fling? In this day and age, your best option is probably a dating app like Tinder. Keep in mind that some people are looking for serious relationships on these apps. Still, many people use them for more casual flings. Consider adding what you’re looking for into your bio to make your intentions crystal clear.
If dating apps aren’t your thing, get out there and try to meet people in the real world. Bars and parties are classic places to make new connections. It’s worth noting that this can be more nerve-racking than meeting people online. But, it is a great way to practice your social skills.
When you do meet someone on the same page as you, keep your time together light. Take advantage of the nice weather and have fun. Consider beach or pool days together, or go out for drinks on a patio. If you want to keep things casual, try not to plan anything too overtly romantic.
While it may take some time, you should be able to find someone ready to have a summer fling with you. But, how do you navigate this relationship once summer’s over?
Keep Your Options Open
Now that you’ve found someone you can have a casual relationship with, what’s next?
You can always make it clear that you don’t want anything serious. If you just want a fling for the summer, you can simply break it off when fall comes. This will be a lot easier if either of you are moving away come autumn.
But, what if things are going well with your new fling? In this case, don’t feel obligated to end things when the summer’s over. You can always communicate with them that you’re willing to take things to the next level.
The issue here is that they might not be on the same page as you. So, be prepared to face some rejection. Especially if you started things by saying you wanted to keep it casual. You might just simply be a rebound relationship for them, after they have come out of a long term relationship. Or maybe they just aren’t looking for anything serious. Still, it’s best to be honest and tell them how you feel. After all, you never know what a summer fling could develop into.
Conclusion
A casual fling can be a great way to spend the summer without being too committed. Be sure you’re always up-front with your intentions. This way there’s a smaller chance feelings will get hurt. Still, if you find yourself having a good time, don’t be afraid to keep things going through to the fall.
