This Is Not Love: 7 Rules of Holiday Romance

Remember that your safety comes first

To prevent this from happening, follow the simple rules of a holiday romance.

Safety

Whatever happens, no matter how charming your partner is, do not forget about protection. Even one night when you decide to take a risk can lead to horrific consequences: from unwanted pregnancy to sexually transmitted diseases, and some of them are incurable and can significantly reduce the quality of life.

Don’t keep it a secret

The excitement of a new relationship and mystery excite your nerves, but talk about where you are going and with whom you are going. Let someone at home and someone who came with you know about this. Remember: evil does not look like evil, dangerous individuals usually do not arouse suspicion, and sometimes they can be charming and sweet. By meeting a man you barely know in secret, you risk getting into an extremely unpleasant situation. The worst option is to end up in an organization involved in human trafficking.

Check your new acquaintance’s social networks, write down their phone number and pass it on to someone close.

Drink less

Alcohol can lead you to make decisions that you will regret in the future. Try to limit yourself to a glass of wine with dinner to maintain your sanity.

Make an agreement on the shore

Of course, there are stories when a holiday romance turns into a real relationship. But first of all, this is rare. Secondly, you may not need it at all. Agree on when your adventure will end, whether you will keep in touch after the holiday or remain a fond memory for each other.

Enjoy

Don’t analyze what will happen next. You decided to surrender to feelings and emotions, so be it. Try to have fun and do what you like. There is no need to pretend and try to please your partner: most likely, you will not see each other again, so there is no point in being comfortable and not behaving the way you want.

Don’t keep artifacts

Try to avoid unnecessary photos and videos: there is a risk that a new acquaintance will use them for personal gain. And your future partner may ask awkward questions about who the tanned guy is in your vacation photos.

About The Author

Hannah Jackson

Hannah is a fashion writer at Vogue. She wrote for in Elle, The Cut, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Architectural Digest, W, and elsewhere. She is based in New York.

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