Hot pink sundresses, late afternoon breezy hair, hazy orange sunsets: The backdrop is set for a seriously dreamy summer romance. There are just about 3 million movies/ TV shows/songs about falling in love during sunny szn…but conjuring your own Belly Conklin plotline IRL isn’t quite so simple.
Whether you’re wondering where in the world to actually meet someone or determining if a long-distance thing is worth it once you’re no longer lifeguarding side by side, summer presents its own unique crush concerns.
No sweat we’ve got your back with a foolproof list of sunshine ’ship standards. Just think of these as the “always wear sunscreen” of summer love.
Ditch the school year drama.
The ex who dumped you in February then proceeded to fl irt with you all during finals? The prom date who stared at another girl’s Insta Stories the entire night? The situationship who claims to really like you yet only responds to a cool 20% of your texts? Done, done, and done.
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