Do you like PDA?

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PDA is Public Displays of Affection for those of you that don't know. I'm not a big fan of PDA outside of holding hands lol. I don't like doing things that draw attention to myself (social anxiety and all that jazz). I try not to judge other people I see engaging in it, unless they are over the top with it. Like I've seen some couples go at it like they were about to rip each other's clothes right then and there! This question was inspired by @still-alive's question! #PDA #getaroom #ShaTTeredQuestions

lilyanony1 · Accepted Answer

I'm not a fan of people slobbering all over each other. There's nothing wrong with sharing a kiss or a hug or holding hands. But in moderation and also I don't need a preview of what you're going to be doing later in bed.
People that do that make me feel ill. All the men I've been with have respected me for this approach and only really when it's the two of us do we really do for it.
But a gentle kiss, a hug, holding hands is normal.
Sometimes we don't even do that because tbh my partners are usually very comfortable with our relationship when things are going well as I offer intimacy, and affection on other ways than just the physical.
When people say it's because they're in love I find it a little hard to believe I often feel like it's for show.
Someone is either incredibly insecure, not really had very many relationships or they're relationship is mostly physical.
I could be really judgmental here but its seems too much.
And very inappropriate.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

If I had a guy I would love to be kissed, but I know that can make other people uncomfortable so I would avoid public affection.

Heartache0405 · Accepted Answer

No. It makes me uncomfortable and somewhat frustrated to see because they don’t know that they won’t always be together. Why not just save that kind of stuff for when you’re behind closed doors where it’s more special. No one wants to see it. Even in the Captain America Winter Soldiar film where Black Widow kisses Steve Rogers to get the guys following them to look away so they wouldn’t notice them. Why did they look away? To give them privacy? Why do they need privacy if they’re doing it in public? If it’s something privacy is needed for than why do it in public?

t-8900 · Accepted Answer

as long as its not getting too raunchy and sexual it doesn't bother me at all... unless we are LITERALLY in a conversation and the girl jumps on the guys lap while I'm talking to him and grabs his face and starts making out trying to get attention like... so rude? Thankfully that behavior hasn't really been a problem since high school. Casual kissing (not deep tongue), hugging, or a little tease is actually cute and you like seeing people in love. Or at least I do anyways.

Anonymous · Answer

Same. I think it’s inappropriate and uncalled for. I had an ex who knew I hated it, but then when we were around a lot of people he would try to kiss on me. And whenever I would push him away he would get mad and use it against me. SMH.
I personally don’t understand why people like PDA. I just don’t think a person is that sexual that it can’t wait until they’re behind closed doors.

crmoore · Answer

Hugs, holding hands, and pecks on the cheeks/lips are fine by me. Making out seems a little trashy and unclassy to me.

That's not to say that I don't have certain compulsions at times that might make me a bit of a hypocrite, but my self-discipline in this regard hasn't failed me yet.

hahahmm · Answer

Is it socially normal? That's what determines it for me. I was never interested in making out in the middle of the sidewalk or what I call being an attention whore.

Something like holding hands or arm on shoulder is almost always socially acceptable.

BonnieBoo · Answer

I don’t mind it at all. Shows that the couple love & adore each other. In my opinion it affects those who aren’t in a relationship themselves & seeing PDA makes them feel bitter. That’s just my thoughts anyway others may think otherwise 😊😊

godfatherfan · Answer

I love it. When a woman I am with doesn't, I take that as she is ashamed to be seen with me. If we discuss it and I think she is genuine about the reasons against it, then I can accept that to a point. But it will still be a lingering issue.

The_Maphio · Answer

No, they shouldn't happen. It can be disturbing to others for many reasons, and the public space should be lived by the masses with the concept of decency. Improvise laparoscopies with one's tongue within the privacy of your home, but in the streets, keep yourself in check.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

PDA can be accepted in different societies at different level.

In America, PDA can be accepted. But in India, where talking about sex is prohibited (the irony 🤣) PDA is a long shot and a very risky one at that.

But personally, the PDA in public must be SFW not NSFW. As children can also be there.
They should learn how to express feelings physically but also learn to give attention to surroundings and respect them.

Lucy68 · Answer

The only thing I'll do in public when I'm with someone is I'll kiss them, hold hands, and will hug. But the full blown make out session and getting really hot with each other leave that for behind doors. Teenagers well I don't know if they should count cause well they're hormonal and I used to do a lot PDA back in my teen years (probably why I ALWAYS had detention lol😅). But adults should no better than that.

ItsMeElliana · Answer

No, it'd make me feel single watching pda in front of me, I'd want that too, but of course not in public, I'd want all that in private

DizzyDesii · Answer

I really do. Not even so much in a showoff way. But more so that i love being with someone who takes me when we feel like it. Like we basically dont even give a second thought that others may be watching

snackthatsmilesback · Answer

I try to match the atmosphere. If I'm at a fancy place, hand/cheek kisses, subtle body touches. At a casual place, hugs and regular kisses and hand holding are good.

The rest are more intimate and I don't like to do them in public.

RobT312 · Answer

Get a room! Yeah I agree. Holding hands , hugging, and a kiss ok, but really going at it is too much. In a public place we should respect others. I’m sure most people don’t like seeing it.

CindyRuns · Answer

Love holding hands or having him put his arm around me. A quick kiss here and there is nice too. That said, I don't want a suck out my tonsils kiss in public !!!

Bluemax · Answer

I don't mind it when it's in moderation.  I once saw a couple grinding on each other in public. Everyone was like, "Eww!"

Zenpanda · Answer

That depends on the person and the situation. I'm all for holding hands, hugging/cuddling and kissing. But everything has a place and a time.

Dontaaaa · Answer

It makes me uncomfortable seeing it, but I'm a hypocrite in that regard because I've done it before and probably wouldn't mind doing it in the future.

JohnK123 · Answer

Depending on who. If it’s with a girl I like then yeah but if it’s someone else who I dislike or they take it too far then I don’t like it. My “ex” crush always does pda with her junior boyfriend and it’s kinda annoying not because of her but what they do

Tstrbrainer · Answer

I don't care others doing it as long as I'm not dragged into it.
I don't decided what's the time and place for others even though I agree that people shouldn't have sex in religious places or in front of pre teen kids, that's rude

CandaceSims201 · Answer

I only like a bit , first bumb, holding hands and somtimes hugging depoing on what is. kissing is deponds on. if just kiss on check i am ok but anything that is like make out no go. avoid make out.

loves2learn · Answer

Not particularly. It can get old and I think people can get a room.  . Used to happen more in high school because only so many rooms at a house party. 🤷🏻‍♀️

devilish-cutie · Answer

Im ok with PDA but making out in front of anyone is kinda rude and unappropriate. kisses that are shorter are ok, and hugs, caresness and such, completely fine by me

_no_one_ · Answer

PDA to some extent is cool but sometimes people just date for PDA even tho they aren't compatible. I think such relationships are just a waste of time, at least for me it is. The show off game is lame and cringe asf tbh

EnglishEuropean · Answer

I neither like nor dislike. I don't get why it grosses people out, they probably just wish they were doing the same.

TallAnon · Answer

Hugging, snuggling up to eachother on the train, a small kiss on the forehead, that kind of stuff is just cute. Going further than that.. Nah, get some more privacy.

BazookaTrouper · Answer

The Personal Data Assistant was the precursor to smartphones and tablets. I've never used a PDA IRL, but I have used tablets and smartphones, and they're great!

doopayo · Answer

I’m fine with it as long as they aren’t going ham cause if that’s the case than get a room

IAMNathanael · Answer

I don't even like affection, not towards myself anyways... what other people do I don't care.

d_mudg · Answer

PDA like kissing, going on top of each other? Hell nah, holding hands are fine.

Fireguy17 · Answer

some yes, but don't go overboard, at that point get a room. There might be little kids watching.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I do like and don't mine PDA but I do respect others who don't like it

DrewJohnson · Answer

I love PDA. Kissing, holding hands, grabbing my wife's ass (she doesn't love that one in public do much).

KieranByrne · Answer

Holing hands, cuddling, or slight peck is ok!  I have not ventured out of that 'Area' and do not wish to!

Hannahbananaaaaa · Answer

I don’t mind it, but there is a line where it gets weird. “Read the room.” Like when people are making out for several minutes on a subway train er something, I draw the line

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

I enjoy PDA too a certain extent. I do not go overboard with it

RichSD · Answer

It's disgusting and only shows that there's superficial lust going on.

JohnE_69 · Answer

I too would rather be with my lover privately, its not the world's business but yours what you are doing?

AviatorTom · Answer

I had a PDA... Palm Pilot... when it first came out. That PDA is Personal Digital Assistant, by the way.

Paul09 · Answer

I never get any of that. So yeah I hate it. But am happy others too. When will it be my time? Before I die maybe?

pink_and_inlove · Answer

I feel a little shy about it I just like holding hands or a quick peck is fine

Fuentes · Answer

Dont care for it and personally i dont like anyone watching me do anything

Still-alive · Answer

Thanks! Well i dont mind kissing but anything more than that and yeah, take it to a room please

Cowboy6666 · Answer

I am very shy about that and will do affection in privacy. Holding hands is fine only

Guardian45 · Answer

To a degree. Handholding, hugging, some kissing, but that's it usually.!

hhhffg7889 · Answer

Depends. Usually hate it. But have been so in lust with someone I didn't give a shit

ALewis30 · Answer

If it's just hand-holding and hugging it's okay. Other than that no.

TheAfrikan · Answer

As long as it is kissing I am okay with it. Besides that nope.

Diodoro · Answer

Fine with PDA as long as they're not on my way lol.

Melanielove95 · Answer

@shatteredmasterpeace I love pda its so such a turn on. do you like pda with other girls?

razzmatazz009 · Answer

I do. I especially like the jerk me off under the table at dinner kind of PDA.

MrJMM · Answer

I literally don't care until it becomes super sexual and try to have sex then I have a huge problem with it.

DaveJord · Answer

Yes I am good with it... as long as its tasteful.

NathanDavis · Answer

don't care for it... don't mind it either...

Justneedtokno · Answer

Sometimes but sometimes it can also be too much

alleon · Answer

I like your response keep it classy

douride2 · Answer

Not really a fan of PDA.

Jhonrembo · Answer

There is no blessing line except for the thing hidden from the eye.

XXblack88 · Answer

some is fine. but for the most part no

TatianaHanma · Answer

Ask my pocket lotion and Kleenex’s do I like it ✊🍆💦

jasco · Answer

I mean i have never done it so I wouldn't know

CT_CD · Answer

I judge other people I see engaging in it

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