Boards
When I think of a summer fling, the first thing I think of is the beginning of Grease. Yeah, yeah, I have a soft spot for all that cheesy kissing on the beach and vapid sweet nothings between Danny and Sandy about never forgetting each other and blah blah blah. Well, your summer fling might not be filled with impromptu sing-alongs or poodle skirts, but it might be full of plenty of hooking up.
Flings can be great, but they can get ugly faster than Danny Zuko can wiggle his hips. Bad communication and uneven expectations can turn your summer fling into a summer dud. To save you from this summer becoming your Worst Summer Ever, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 things that you have to know before you have a summer fling.
Know What You're Getting Into
A fling usually doesn't equate to a long term relationship. It's short, it's fleeting and it's fun. If you treat it like a long term relationship you're missing the point and that'll probably lead to mixed signals Source: ShutterStockMake Sure Your Fling Doesn't Already Have A BF/GF
You don't need any unnecessary drama over your summer break. The last thing you want is some scorned lover to tracking you down while your fling plays dumb. Save the drama for the fall. Source: ShutterStockDon't Become Someone You're Not
Deciding to take up smoking just because your fling smokes is stupid. Deciding to dress completely different, lying about yourself, and pretending to be someone you're not is even more stupid. Be yourself! If your fling doesn't like it, that's their problem, not yours. You wouldn't want somebody lying to you about who they are, would you? Source: ShutterStockBe Cheesy; Do Typical Date Stuff
Go watch 4th of July fireworks, go to a fair or have dinner and a movie. A fling can be more than hooking up, so have more fun with it. Source: ShutterStockDon't Hesitate To Talk About STDs
Just because you're having a fling doesn't mean you can't have some serious discussions about staying safe. Don't hesitate to ask if they've been tested or any other relevant questions about their sexual history. Source: ShutterStockRemember: Your Fling Has A Life Too
They're going to probably have plenty of their own things going on this summer; family reunions, skateboarding, working at the local library, you name it. Don't light up their cell every time you want to hook up and expect them to revolve their entire schedule around your horn. Source: ShutterStockDon't Assume Your Fling Will Want To Continue Your Rendezvous Beyond The Summer
Sure, flings sometimes turn into legit relationships. But just because you hit it off doesn't mean that they're going to want to commit to something serious. Source: ShutterStockOn The Flip Side, Don't Feel Pressured To Continue A Fling Either
If your fling wants things to continue into the fall and you aren't feeling it, be honest about it. If you want to stay friends, that's cool, but don't be guilt tripped into a relationship you don't want. Source: ShutterStockRemember Your Besties
You might have the d or the v on the regular, but that doesn't mean that you should sacrifice your time with your friends. Flings can be temporary, your friendship won't be…well, it might be be if you stop hanging out with them! Source: ShutterStockA Fling Doesn't Have To Define Your Summer
Deciding to revolve your entire summer around your fling will lead you on the fast track to "Worst Summer Ever." Don't let this fling dictate your time with your friends, family, and other interests. You want a summer full of a variety, not just your hookups...especially if your fling ends on a low note. Source: ShutterStockHave you ever had a summer fling? How do you feel about casual hook ups? Tell us in the comments!
Reader Hookup Confession: My Sticky Hands After My Hookup Totally Embarrassed Me
Would You Rather?