Summer Romances
By SimplyJo
@SimplyJo (1694)
India
March 2, 2007 2:09pm CST
Have you had any short term relationships - or rather 'summer romances' as people prefer to call them ? I haven't , but i sure wish i did. Unfortunetly, whenever i went out of town on trips with friends, i already had a bf back home waiting for me and i couldn't bear to cheat on him so never got a chance. I'd have jumped at one, if i wasnt hooked :)
I've forced my friends into them sometimes on our wild trips and they LOVE these 'flings'. Have you ever had any ? do share........
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@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Yes I had a few when I was a teenager. I always went on summer vacations with my friends and their families. My family never went anywhere. I had one girlfriend who was always setting me up on blind dates so she could go out too. Every year we went to this town where she had a boyfriend so everyyear I had a summer romance with one of his friends. It was a blast and never too serous since we all knew I would be leaving. Today it would not be as much fun, it would be more like work. LOL
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@babyhar (1335)
• Canada
3 Mar 07
Yes I must admit that before I had met my other half. Years ago I did have a 'summer romance.' I had two instances where this had happened. The first one I am going to mention stands out more to me than the other one I have written about..
My first summer romance started when.. A relative of mine ended up hiring this guy to help him around the farm.. And I spent a large majority of the time at this relatives place.. Well when I seen this guy I couldn't help but fall head over heels rather fast.. He was cute, funny & even though I was way to young for him I couldn't help but like him quite a bit. I ended up helping this relative out & me & this guy ended up working side by side.. You could tell there was something there..
One time when no one was around he ended up kissing me on the neck.. I did not at all expect this or even thought the feelings I had for him.. That he had the same for me in return.. After that we ended up having our first 'real kiss.' And to this very day I still remember it being one I will never forget. It was the first guy I had ever kissed.. It was soft, yet sensual & very memorable.. After that late at nights we would sit on this relatives bed. And we'd watch television together.. I think my parents could tell something was between us. And they didn't like the age difference & would try to stop what was happening.. But we'd watch television together & play footsie when no one was looking.. And we'd sneak each other kisses..
In the summer time we'd go play with the farm animals.. And sit side by side watching television.. We flirted each day with each other & I think we spent the summer falling in love.. Things between us we're slow & lazy just like the summer.. One day he just ended up disappearing.. I never seen him again.. No goodbye, nothing. I still can't help but question where he is now.. And if he remembers me at all like I remember him. I think if he would have stayed around it would have turned to us making love.. I like that my first kiss was memorable quite honestly.. I just can't help but question what would have happened if he would have stuck around.. Afterwards I heard he stole a car among other things.. So I knew it was for the best that things didn't go any farther.. But I still always have my first summer romance with him.. And that I can never forget. Nor will I ever.
I also remember another instance after the one I had listed above.. Where my parents ended up sending me off to a summer camp. They thought it would be a nice little trip for me to get away as they we're going on vacation on there own. But they wanted to go alone so decided to send me & my friend to a summer camp so we wouldn't find summer to be boring that time around.
At first I was more than disappointed to be there. And then shortly afterwards I ended up finding out that it was a 'fat camp' that they had sent us off to. It was really easy to find this out as all we did is eat health foods & everyone had meat on them, but we also exercised all of the time. I was just wanting to go home for the first two weeks. It didn't help that one kid kept staring at me each time me & my friend we're exercising or doing crafts together, among other things.
I then ended up getting set up with this kid as a partner for this boating exercise we we're doing one day. I wasn't thrilled because he was kind of weird. We didn't talk at first but he started talking about things I was interested in. Which peeked my interest but I still was unsure of him so kept to myself.. Plus.. It didn't help that we ended up getting lost & couldn't find the other groups who we're close by us before hand. I started flipping out because I didn't know where we we're. We barely had any food on the boat & it was starting to get cold. I think I started to like this guy more when the evening rolled around & I began to get cold. He was willing to take his hoodie off of his back & let me wear it.
We ended up having to move our boat somewhere on shore. And we ended up fighting because he didn't know how we we're going to start a fire. I sat in the corner & refused to talk to him as he started a fire for us. I eventually made my way over to a stone to sit on close to the fire & he kept on talking about things & said.. "You don't talk much do you.." I didn't respond & he's like.. "Look I'm not to thrilled about this either.. But we have to make do with what we have.."
I ended up turning around trying to walk away & stumbled over a rock. And ended up with a big gash on my knee. I was in pain & he ripped his shirt in half just to put a bandage over my knee so it wouldn't get infected.. I think that's where the 'summer romance' started off.
Before the rest of the group ended up finding us.. He moved in & kissed me. I still remember that kiss to this very day. Throughout the whole summer we ended up spending a large majority of the time together. We'd exercise together, do crafts together, go boating together, among other things.. I felt like I was in love.. Afterwards summer time ended & we had to separate.. He lived farther away from where I had lived so there would be just no way. I still remember that day we got lost & that first kiss shared between the two of us.. It's memorable as it was the first time any guy had ever showed interest in me in a very long time. We tried writing each other letters to keep in contact but it didn't last all to long.. I still have the love letters he had sent me from years ago before we had lost contact. haha.
In conclusion.. As you can see.. The summer romances I have had we're very memorable for me.. But I am glad that they we're just summer romances as I know these men weren't meant for me.. Not like my other half is.. I am happy though that I still have these summer romances.. And the memories that go along with them! I am happy as well that I at least was able to experience these summer romances as I know some never have before! . .
Thanks for allowing me to share! xx
@SimplyJo (1694)
• India
3 Mar 07
You are right dear. I too had some flings but never like - over the summer/on a vacation - i , too, wish i did though i realise the 'seperation' is a real pain in these 'summer romances'. in 'same city flings' you end it when you want - not when you 'have' to.
thanks for sharing the stories. its true the 1st one atleast wasn't meant for you - but atleast you have a good memory from him :)
@ash6666 (819)
• India
15 Apr 07
To some extent luckily and to some extent sadly ,i dont had any long run love or girlfriend.But to be frank i had a huge number of summer romance experiences and to beleive a lot of them happened in summer only.I dont know how they they started and even i dont know why they ended but every summer brings me a new girlfriend and i look forward for every summer.But my real wish not a summer romance but a long and full time love.
@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
2 Mar 07
Mine's definitely not a wild fling... :) I wasn't old enough for that yet. But, I remember when I was in my early teens, my parents took us on a road trip to visit long-time friends of theirs. They had a son and a daughter and the daughter was sooooo horrible. She treated me and my sister like second-class citizens, especially in front of her friends. The son, however, was another story. He was really nice and MAN he was so cute (blonde hair, blue eyes, the whole bit) LOL We spent a week at their home, swimming in their pool, playing games, listening to music, going to the local fair... after a few days I had a serious crush on him. I'll always remember, his name was Dean. For some reason, I thought even THAT was cool LOL Anyway, he was a few years older than me but, looking back, I guess he must have known I was crushing on him and he just went with it. He'd find reasons to be wherever I was, sitting beside me, holding my hand. The night before we were going home, I was miserable :( I knew full well I'd never see the guy again (and this was before email and cell phones and such). He came to my room and told me that he really enjoyed our week and getting to know me and that he thought I was such a great girl. He said he'd miss me... and kissed me goodbye. Not one of those "From Here to Eternity" kisses or anything LOL Far from it! I was so young that it was really just a lingering kiss on the cheek... but I was walking on air. An older boy... wow... that was what summer was about! ;)
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@rosie_123 (6113)
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2 Mar 07
Well, not sure it was a romance - more of a fling really - LOL! I was 17, and on holiday with some girlfriends from school, - and he was a waiter from our Hotel on Lake Como in Italy. His name was Salvatore. We had fun for 2 weeks, but ultimately I was a silly teenager who fell in love with the idea of "love", and he was just fooling around with a different girl in the Hotel every time the guests changed over - LOL! I cried when I left him, and he was probably already looking for his next "opportunity". We didn't keep in touch, and it was probably better that way.
@kumardip (4)
• India
3 Mar 07
one should not cheat his or her partner , & should never go by looks , must chose partner who is pure by heart & love him or her , if u cheat someone u wl get cheat in return only , if u love someone u wl get love in return
@missybal (4490)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Yes, one summer I got to spend with my childhood crush. I had just gotten out of a relationship and so had he sort of. He knew it wasn't going to be any life long thing because of some issues that I'd prefer not to tell but it was so wonderful while it lasted. It was like a dream come true and I could tell we both cared for one another but that it wasn't possible for it to continue. Left on a good note. I'm very happily married now to a good man who I love with all my heart and soul. Last I heard he has been through 2 divorces already and fighting for his kids. I so wish he finds the same happiness I have found.
@ash6666 (819)
• India
3 Mar 07
Well dear, a nice topic taking everybody almost back into memories,but a summe r romance may have made our heart melt at that time but it carry with it a sad ending as it is shortterm by name.I think every body in this world who has hearts will definetly come across such relations.
@valerieanne (811)
• United States
3 Mar 07
No I haven't. All my relationships start in the summer, but they are all long term relationships.
@bacardiblast_K (813)
• India
3 Mar 07
Nope, never, i dont like all that flings because i can never ditch to my partner, i hate flirtings.. Should be truely always if u really want truely luve in life..
@recycledgoth (9894)
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3 Mar 07
Many years ago I had a short term relationship with a guy who lived fairly close to me. It was fun while it lasted but I realised pretty quickly that it wasn't really what I wanted for myself. He was the only real fling I ever had.
@smkwan2007 (1036)
• Hong Kong
3 Mar 07
No I am not the kinda attractive man. So there is not a single woman who would like to have romance with me except my wife. People in my town are kinda old fashioned. Once they know I am married, girls just don't bother to have fun with me.
@aerialitis (104)
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3 Mar 07
I suppose a lot of short term relationships are a part of growng up,later on you realize they were pretty superficial.
@pelo26 (1552)
• Philippines
3 Mar 07
Simplyjo, summer romances as you put it, ain't really that good an idea when you're into a steady relationship yourself. Your bf will be proud of you for being loyal and true. Keep it up girl :)
@sweetrala (1436)
• Philippines
3 Mar 07
I think summer romances are just like flings...short and brief but so much fun.My experience in this is that that just it, it will never be what it is.So no point of getting serious about it.You meet for the summer,have fun and hopefully remain friends.
@p3halliwel2005 (3156)
• Philippines
3 Mar 07
yes I had summer flings when I was young but it never went that far..
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Well actually...I had one that is the most memorable...Me and a dear friend I have known for years decided to suprise me with a 7 days trip to Las Vegas, NV. Since I moved away we met in Vegas, He paid for everything from my trip to our hotel to giving me a 7 day trip of total pampering...
It was actually the best summer romance ever. He also the same summer took me to San Antonio to the Riverwalk...That was nice also..
We still keep in touch still a great friend of mine, but our vacations to me was truly magical and memorable...
@suraj5747 (207)
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3 Mar 07
hi i have had a short term of relation as we had 2 break up as our parents came 2 know through my cousin sis.as i had a relation with my cousins friend.had 2 be apart as parents told i am still a kid.dont know wats life but i really miss my love......