Family Celebration Makes Lady Regrets Not Telling Cousin That Her Fiancé Was Her “Summer Camp Fling” For Three Years

If you just want to meet new people and aren't looking to settle down, or if you know you'll be moving at the end of the summer, there's nothing wrong with a casual, short-term flirtation. But it's crucial to understand that keeping things lighthearted with someone who has no chance of developing into a long-term relationship could hinder you if you want something more serious.

Nevertheless, despite your best efforts, it's easy to develop feelings for someone once you spend a lot of time with them and begin sleeping with them. The transition from "This is fun!" to "I want more!" is tricky, especially if you begin by even considering the possibility of a relationship in the near future. 

The OP's "summer fling" with Kenny apparently lasted for three years, and they even talked about coordinating colleges, getting engaged, kids names, and all that kind of stuff. Unfortunately, they drifted apart but would still text.

According to the OP, she kind of always hoped they would find themselves back in each other's arms, but that wasn't going to happen. You see, Kenny and the OP's cousin went to the same school and had the same major, so she wasn’t surprised when they started dating.

The OP knew about them for almost a year, but she didn’t want to interrupt her cousin's happiness. That was a wrong move, as the OP's cousin got really disappointed in the OP for keeping such information away from her.