The old adage holds true even in romantic male/female relationships: Anything worth having is worth working for. It would be a lie to say it’s easy to maintain a long distance relationship, especially if it’s a new relationship. But, it is not impossible. Besides, it’s only the summer, not five years!
To make a summer long distance relationship work, it takes dedication and commitment on both sides. If he is willing to put in a little extra work to keep that flame going while you’re away from each other, then you know you’ve found a keeper.
If not, you may want to think about initiating a fun summer fling that occupies your time and maybe consider hooking back up with the other guy in the fall, if he’s lucky.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT try to force someone into committing to summer exclusivity if he isn’t really feeling it. Trust me, you will be disappointed when you get back to school in the fall and find out about what’s been poppin’ off in his room in The Towers over the summer. I’m just saying, it happens.
Although it may be gaining in popularity, please do not end up regretting a decision you made at 19 or 20 when you’re 26 or 30 by “sexting.” For those who are unaware, sexting is the transmission of nude or partially nude pictures to other’s cell phones or e-mail accounts.
Yeah, you may want to send your boo a picture or two over the summer, but think of the consequences if those pictures were to end up in the wrong hands. Your career could be over before it even starts, not to mention the embarrassment! Safe texts are the best texts!
Another thing to be mindful of is being annoying. Don’t be a bug-a-boo! Yeah, yeah, yeah -- you miss him soooo much, right? So much that you want to know what he’s doing every second of the day and you have to get a call from him right when he comes back from the club every night?
Then may I suggest you pick up a hobby or develop more friendships or get a job! Remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder. He can’t miss you if you’re constantly calling him!
Another mistake to avoid in long distance summer relationships is cutting off your social life. Just because you’re not going on dates with him doesn’t mean you should stay in the house all summer.
Go out and do fun things! Make memories, catch up with high school friends, spend more time with your family or explore your city more. There’s a bunch of things you can do over the summer instead of wishing you were going on dates with him. Go out and do ‘em!
Long distance summer relationships are tough and can suck sometimes, but they make relationships stronger and can be accomplished with just a little extra work! Don’t let distance discourage you!
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