Article: Try to choose someone who isn't already attached to you. Avoid neighbors or friends because, since they'll be difficult to separate yourself from when the leaves start to turn. If you can, also avoid even just friends of friends. Look beyond your normal social group entirely. Good places to find a summer fling include the bar, the beach, a party, or even online (but be careful of catfishing). A good person for a summer fling is someone that's confident, energetic, and independent. That way, you can be sure to have a great time without letting him or her down rough. If you're travelling for the summer, you will be in the best position possible to find a summer fling. You will be surrounded by people who will have never met a single person you know back home. You will also have a ready-made exit strategy: You're likely to be hundreds if not thousands of miles away from your summer lover come September. If you're staying put, there are still plenty of options. Check out the dating scene in the nearest major city, beach town, or anywhere close but not too close to home. Be especially on the lookout for people who are just visiting for the summer. If you're somewhere without a lot of people around, your best bet may be the Internet. Check dating websites and specifically look for people interested in casual relationships. Just be careful who you get involved with. It's best to make your first "date" in a familiar public place and possibly even bring a friend along. g a little. Find out more about his or her personality and interests. Naturally, if he or she likes the same things as you, that's great. More importantly, look for signs that he or she would like to have a casual relationship. If his or her personality type is one prone to spontaneous adventures, you may have found perfect fling material. You may also choose to use a summer fling to explore romance outside your normal comfort zone. You won't be worried about the relationship's future, so go ahead and try someone whose interests and lifestyle don't mesh with your own. Try someone who isn't normally your "type." A lot of communication is nonverbal. Look for the following in a potential partner that may clue you in to his or her interest: He or she makes and holds eye contact with you more than other people. His or her pupils dilate when the two of you talk. He or she repeatedly touches you in a friendly way. He or she is constantly fiddling with objects, especially when talking to you. While body language may clue you in initially, it's important to gauge each other's mutual interest as soon as possible. Remember that a summer fling has a much shorter timeline than a typical relationship. Don't take too long hoping that the other person will make the first move. Instead, be a little more forward than usual. Explain that find him or her attractive and plan a date together. Some examples of what you might say once you've found the right person include: "Hey, you seem really cool! I'm looking for someone to have fun with this summer. Are you interested?" "I'm only going to be in town for a couple months, and I don't want to miss the chance to be with you," is a good line if you're travelling. If your potential fling asks whether or not your offers to "hang out" are platonic, be honest. If he or she asks if something is a "date-date," don't be coy: "Yeah, it's a date-date. I think you're really cute and want to spend more time with you." Your partner should know you want a casual fling, not a serious relationship. Ideally, one or both of you will have a major transition at the end of the summer to make the break easier. This can be something like going back to (different) schools or traveling back home. If you continue seeing each other after the breakup, it will make for a tense, awkward relationship. The best time to bring this up is when you're still flirting, before you've spent too much time together. Say something like: "This summer I just kind of want to have fun, you know? I'm not looking for anything serious."
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Look for the perfect partner. your potential fling a little. Look for body language cues to see if your prospect is into you. Be direct. Be open about your intentions.