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Perhaps the trickiest part of managing a summer fling is not being quite clear on what exactly your fling is, where you stand, or how seriously you should take the whole thing. With so many flings ignited by the passion of the summer, it\u2019s common that you and your special-summer-someone both agree that you\u2019re not looking for anything serious. Perhaps you\u2019ve met when you\u2019re vacationing in a different city, and the prospect of an enduring relationship is even harder to imagine. \u00a0<\/p>\n
While you want to remain casual about this summer relationship you\u2019ve got going on, we\u2019re going to guess that you\u2019re probably wondering in the back of your mind if there\u2019s a possibility that this could go beyond the summer. Are you two going down the road to becoming an actual, exclusive couple? Even unintentionally?\u00a0<\/p>\n
This can be incredibly confusing, even when you\u2019ve agreed to having no commitments. You may start begin behaving strangely, confused by your own feelings\u2014and by the other party\u2019s behavior, too. Of course, both agreeing to a fling means no one in their right mind wants to come off as needy and bring up the \u201cWhat happens when the summer ends?\u201d topic. However, you most certainly wouldn\u2019t want to let a potentially perfect partner slip away. Is it possible that she or he wants something more, as well?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curious if your summer love is really meant to last? Ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n
1. Does being together feel comfortable?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contrary to popular belief, the best relationships really are easy. You both should be able to communicate with ease, honesty, and openness. Does being with your summer fling feel easy? Do you both flow in conversation? Is there a simplicity to how you move together, *ahem* physically? This may be a sign that perhaps there\u2019s more to this relationship than initially intended.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2. Do you sense a closeness with this person, even if you aren\u2019t \u201cexclusive\u201d or \u201cserious\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re able to open up, without insecurities clouding your mind, or any fear of judgement, then this is a positive sign. Sometimes, we meet partners that are honest mirrors of who we are, and make us feel safe and secure\u2014even when we\u2019ve only met shortly. Take this as a positive, and perhaps consider the possibilities of prolonging this union into the fall\u2026 or beyond. \u00a0<\/p>\n 3. Does your \u2018fling\u2019 treat you with respect and demonstrate strong character?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Now listen, while everyone you meet should treat you respectfully and operate like an upstanding human being, we\u2019ve got to throw this in here as a great sign. Sometimes, individuals with great character and values are hard to come by. So take a look and see if they\u2019re really somebody you would want to be with longer term, who would treat you well, and who you would treat just as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n