Do you find PDA to be awesome or kind of gross?

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WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

Depends on the PDA, I guess.

Some of it is obnoxious, haha. I definitely don’t need to watch anyone’s make-out session. It’s kinda like “is it ‘aww, that’s sweet’, or is it ‘Jesus Christ, get a room!’?” Keep it classy, I guess is my thing. At the same time, younger me has done a lot worse than making out in a crowd, so maybe my house is a little too glassy to throw that stone😂 Sometimes you get a little fired up and you stop giving a fuck who’s looking😅😅😅

One night, though, I was strolling around Boston in a part called Downtown Crossing, after I got out of some kind of event. I like being mostly alone late at night in the city, something about that energizes me, plus there’s a surrealness to it. Downtown Crossing is cool because the traffic is nowadays barricaded off and it’s only foot traffic, so it can be fairly early (like before midnight), and you’re away from the next nearest street, which is a pretty major one with traffic at almost all hours.

Anyway, it was probably 11:30, so I wasn’t TOTALLY alone, there was one other couple about 50 yards ahead of me, dressed to the nines, like they’d been to a fancy dinner or the theater or something (this is right near the Theater District). Downtown Crossing has been renovated quite a bit since it was one of my stomping grounds as a teenager, but there are still some old elements that have remained. The most prominent one is this old-school marquee outside of a theater…

Do you find PDA to be awesome or kind of gross?

Anyway, I’m behind this couple, and the guy stops, then dips the woman like they’re ballroom dancing, and brings her back up and they had this very romantic looking kiss. I walked past them as they were coming out of it, and I couldn’t resist, haha, I said “I’m sorry to interrupt, but from where I was standing, that looked like something out of a movie”, and they laughed and I could tell it was well-received.

So, it’s not all bad, I guess. We should all just aim to keep it tasteful, starting with myself on club/concert/party dance floors😅😂

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

I get irritated by PDA... from the outside looking. My wife tries to initiate PDA in public and from a personal perspective I feel it's embarrassing. I sort of feel like some exhibitionist mindset where they think the onlookers are enjoying the show is the only type of person that "loves it."

A scenario I was in was this school bus stop... We're talking kindergarten to 3rd grade here with the parents. For some reason this couple decided this is the perfect place to start face fucking each other wither their faces and some groping. I could hear the other parents talking shit about them (we were standing more in the back) and then my wife tried to start that shit. I whispered to her to stop it, and pointed out that couple and what it's doing with the general public around them.

Another scenario I've been through several times... homosexuals. I can manage my disgust with things like holding hands. But come on... they start kissing and shit in front of me... I want to put them in the gas chambers and end them. That's nasty mf'r. Yes, I may have the opposite reaction to lesbians doing it and it makes me want to whip my dick out and jerk off on them, but it doesn't make it the right thing to do in public.

I mean think of the children, think about the people that have to see it, and think about the horn dogs that see it, and like it a bit too much. It's like the public breast feeding people that always focus just on the people that find it inappropriate and they never mention the people that want to jerk off on her titts while she breast feeds that baby.

PDA should not be excessive. Keep it in private for fucks sake. There's a reason most people make the comment "get a room" when it is going on. I 100% respect a breast feeding mom that throws a little blanket thing over and I think I could respect couples that put up a similar barrier, of either gay or straight that did the same.

Lesbians should have to do it in public though... I want to watch.

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

It depends. On my mood that day but mostly on the couple lol. If they’re in love I’ll admire it. They probably keep it respectable and are respectable so I can then respect it. But if they’re just horn dogs or friends with benefits doing that for a thrill I’ll be grossed out.

If they are just shallow sex fools I may just observe their action and then reflect on my own sex life and if I should try to do a little more that week or just remind myself I have all I need and not go crazy like they probably have.

So it depends.

Usually I don’t want to look too close and see spit swapped but if that’s happening it’s probably the horn dogs so I’ll be disgusted and look away.

Ideally it’s respectable so kids can see it’s natural and humans are a united species, but nothing disrespectful or overboard cause that can and usually traumatizes kids or exposes them to stuff they’re not prepared for or supposed to even know about yet.

fartingspinster · Accepted Answer

I think it depends...
If you are in a park corner by yourselves... sure, I can just look away and you were there first.
But if im there first and you come and plop yourselves down and continue to deep throat each other, I turned on the nature channel not the human procreation documentary - don't change it, I had the remote first!!!

Other than that, busses are weird, theaters are weird, hallways at school are weird.
Dark alleys? Sure why not. I can walk by and smile because im only there for a few seconds

Timing and place I guess.

I dont consider hugging and holding hands PDA. Or even a kiss without tongue.
But I do prefer to keep long kisses private personally... it is sort of awkward for others to be in your own little worlds and screaming "we can't stay away from each other!!" In public. Let's keep the heat in the sheets.

Summeroflove · Answer

It just depends on how extreme it is if it’s holding hands or a quick kiss not a big deal. But when people can’t get off one another it’s starting to get gross. Not everyone needs to or should see your business…

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

I love it, we were having a tour outside and he couldn’t keep his hands and lips away from me and I loved that. I love holding hands with him and kissing him, hugging him and being affectionate to him whether in public or private.

AviatorTom · Answer

PDA is nice, so long as it doesn't become extreme.

abc3643 · Answer

Personal Data Assistants were pretty fabulous in their day - about 30 years ago. Google "Palm Pilot".

https://www.techspot.com/article/2892-legends-palm-pilot/

Unfortunately, it required a stylus. Many people used the stylus (which could get lost) to handwrite on the device. The handwriting recognition software would then convert it into actual text.

Also, it could not make calls. This is why these devices were called "Personal Data Assistants" or "PDAs". Apple had one too called the Newton but the Palm was more popular as it came out later.

But, in 2007, Apple released the iPhone... which did not have a stylus or keyboard and could make calls. While there had been earlier smartphones, the iPhone was the one that changed everything. That was the end of PDAs.

Lliam · Answer

I like holding hands or walking with our arms around each other. A happy hug and a kiss is nice anytime, anywhere.
In some situations, almost always outdoors, picking her up, swinging her around, and making her laugh is fun.
But groping, making out, tonguing and trying to arouse each other in public is inappropriate. Get a room.

RingOfFire · Answer

It depends on how respectful or disrespectful it is.

What's shown in the picture, sure that's fine.

LGBTQABCDEFG "pride" parades with people imitating sexual acts in public in front of children, that's gross and unacceptable and should land them in jail.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on how far they go. Kisses even long ones are fine but if you're grabbing at each other and making out like horny teens that's a private place type thing. Honestly I always think it's sweet when I see two people doing that. I'm a little envious too of course being stuck perpetually single but I like seeing that there are still people who are happy I guess because part of me takes comfort in knowing other people have it even if I don't.

Anonymous · Answer

Neither awesome or gross,

It is two people that love each other displaying their love for the world to see, who cares?

If you don’t like it, look somewhere else.

My only rules:

1. Quick kisses only

2. No hickies

3. No public nudity / sexual activity

As long as you keep to those rules, you’re good in my book lmao. Hugging isn’t a big deal either to me.

elizamichale1 · Answer

I never understand why people think it's gross when this is something so loving n such a huge n honest gesture tht u just want to show ur affection to ur partner no matter where u r

molonski2 · Answer

When I was 20s , I didn't care.. Now I find it absolutely pathetic , keep that stuff for your own private time , I don't want to see it in the street. Keep it private.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Let’s put it this way: At a party => cool go for it In the streets => eh whatever man Between sets at the gym => yeah we get it and you’re not better than anyone for it

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

Depends on the level of it. Kissing and hugging... fine, normal. Groping, fondling, and shoving their tongues down their throats... kinda too much.

Nikki1989 · Answer

You would have to be very insecure, immature, or both to be offended by PDA.

PrincessC16 · Answer

It's great to see couples kiss and hug. Gives me hope about love still existing.

Miristheiss · Answer

A little PDA is nice. Hand holding, leaning on each other, a tasteful kiss. It can go too far if people are flat out making out in public or more.

Adelinereilly2121 · Answer

I love PDA , if me and that person is in long term relationship

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Neither, it's just kind of annoying when it seems like the couple are doing it for show.. But if it's just genuine affection they can't help for each other, it's fine.

slatyb · Answer

Love to see it as long as least one of the parties is a woman. I don't have a problem with gay PDA, but it's not fun for me to watch.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Ever walked a HS hallway for 20 years? It just blends into the scenery. For normal circumstances I say go for it. Life is short. Fuck em if they can't deal.

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

Depends how far they are going like kissing a bit fine but full on groping each other not cool

MemeSupreme · Answer

if you wouldn't do it in front of your grandma then don't do it in public

TDDMS · Answer

If she's not engaging in PDA then she's not my woman.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

It's only gross if the couple is gross/ugly or gay/trans. Otherwise, I don't mind it. I'm not a prude.

RedThread · Answer

I used to hate it but now I just ignore it. No sense letting other people get in the way of my day.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

It's all about context, right? I'm generally in favor of PDA, but it has to appropriate.

Wayneg89 · Answer

I like pda but the level of it that I like depends on the situation. Like... full on make out session would be kinda awkward at a funeral. 😂😂

Anonymous · Answer

Loved it in high school. Don’t think it’s gross now, but I am a little more mature.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Awesome when they involve, kind of gross when they don’t

chocolatetwopointo · Answer

its weird, i would never do it, and id probably judge if anyone else did it

Rohaan2020 · Answer

i'm open to it... i love kissing my girl in public or maybe a few steps forward...

Maria90_ · Answer

Peck on the lip but full make out session no.

Anonymous · Answer

If it involves me it's awesome. Otherwise it's kind of gross.😆

Anonymous · Answer

It's gross, but it's normalized. Being single at a bar is generally more offensive to people than a couple sucking face and making a big scene

EmmaMary · Answer

Absolutely totally normal.

ohsheeT · Answer

What's PDA

NicholasRedone · Answer

That type, yeah if anyone's in eyeshot 👀

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I find it to be normal.

Uglygaypoorcoward94 · Answer

Nah i dont like pda

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Depending on the activity? Too much

Babygirl_S · Answer

I don’t think it’s classy

Likes2drive · Answer

Depends how extreme it gets

SmileyLady · Answer

Yuckity yuck chops.

RageBabe · Answer

Normal.

RossyBoi · Answer

Gross and disgusting.

fish5505_87 · Answer

Depends, where, how much, exactly what the PDA is?

nawtee_me · Answer

I love pda of all kinds

In_Trance · Answer

What's gross about it?

Valdemort · Answer

No thank you.

JohnnyBGood2U · Answer

Both it depends on what they're doing.

abbyjgriffin98 · Answer

It's gross.

libralove · Answer

PDA is hot

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Indifferent

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

PDA?

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I love it 💞💕💞💕

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