Keep the Summer
Romance Burning
Claire Crosbie , Staff Reporter
ccrosbie@csumb.edu
I’m not psychic, but I can pretty much predict that with this break, a handful of summer romances will be burning brightly. However, most of these relationships won’t even survive past Labor Day.
To some people, summer love is fun and extremely exciting; however, many times it could also be very stressful trying to keep it alive during and beyond the season. There are many reasons as to why a summer romance might not last and some of them can easily be prevented. Here are some tips to help your romance last, even after the weather cools down.
- Take it nice and slow. Many relationships have come to a complete halt because one person was getting too serious way too fast. Remember that after just one week, you have only seen a fraction of that person’s true colors. Allow yourself to learn more about that person and let your feelings to either grow or disappear. Even if you think he or she is “the one”, don’t rush into confessing it just yet. If it’s truly meant to be, there is no hurry into letting them know. They’re obviously not going anywhere anytime soon.
- Like the sand theory, don’t hold on too loosely or tightly. Find a balance in the relationship. The theory is: when you hold sand in your hand too tight, the sand will be squeezed right out of your hands and if you hold the sand too loosely, the sand will simply vanish between your fingers. There is a balanced way in keeping sand within your hands and it is also possible for a relationship. Don’t force a spark with your significant other, but also don’t be opposed to it. Keep them interested by finding the perfect balance.
- Do things differently. Usually the biggest downfall for a new relationship is due to previous ones. You are in a new relationship for a reason so do whatever you can not to fall into the same routines and habits you were in once before. They were not beneficial before so it’s probably a bad idea to do the same now. Doing things differently this time around will be crucial in keeping your summer love alive and interesting.
Clearly I can’t guarantee your romance will last forever, or even the entire summer, but I can guarantee that if you try to keep it fresh and exciting, the flame will continue to burn and the relationship just might become long lasting. And if it survives, remember that summer doesn’t last as long as we would like it to. Inevitably, the relationship will alter; just like the seasons.
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