Why do simple molecular substances have weak intermolecular forces and why do giant covalent substances have strong intermolecular forces?

Why do simple molecular substances have weak intermolecular forces and why do giant covalent substances have strong intermolecular forces?

I understand that in simple molecular substances the atoms within a molecule are held together by strong covalent bonds, but the intermolecular forces between molecules are weak.

But I don't see what makes giant covalent substances have stronger intermolecular forces? What makes them stronger and have higher melting points?

I thought I understood but I think I must have gone wrong somewhere and now I am very confused. Help would be much appreciated. Also please explain simply, chemistry does not come naturally to me so I might get even more confused.