: This question is for all those is a booty call. author and host of the Love Zone
who need explicit clarification. Does
on 92Q (92.3FM). Her latest book
a summer romance count as cheat-
: Does a summer fling always
is ‘Let’s Get It On: 15 Hot Tips’ and
ing?
have to be sexual?
‘Tricks to Spice Up Your Sex Life’ (One
World/Ballantine). More info at http://
www.ladawnblack.com/.
LB: Of course! It is always a cheat
LB: A summer fling can be all about
even if your lover doesn’t know
the flirt and can at times not be sexu-
about it.
al. It is really about connecting with
someone in a way that is surprising in
: What are some things one a magical place.
should keep in mind when having a
summer fling?
LaDawn Black is a relationship expert,
LB: Safe sex is first. Think, How can
I make this time memorable What, if
any contact will we have once this is
over. How best to document this great
experience (journaling, photos, video,
etc).
: What are some of the rules
of engagement?
LB: There is only one main rule --
know that it is a fling and don’t try
to turn it into anything more.
:
What if the rules are broken?
LB: Someone will be hurt and this is
not at all what the fling is about.
: What if it turns into some-
thing more? How can you tell it’s the
real thing?
LB: If the fling makes you want to
not date anybody when you get home
or if you guys simply cannot maintain
the no contact rule or your girls who
knew of the fling are pushing you to
pursue more because you were hap-
pier there, there may be more than a
fling in play.
:
Are summer flings only effec-
tive out of town or around town?
LB: I generally think flings are out-
of-town deals. In town ––now, that
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