Do you show PDA with your partner in front of your friends?

[Anonymous]

Do you show PDA with your partner infront of your friends?
Why or why not?

PDA = public displays of affection

Yes

No

[nightdrot]

Within reason, sure. I will hold my gfd's hand or maybe wrap my arm around her.

Context is everything. At the beach, I might go so far as to hug and hold her. In a more formal setting, I might, if it is the first time I've seen her all day, just give her a quick kiss on the cheek.

However, I always make it a point to at least show some affection. I love her with all my heart and I am proud of her and I don't mind if people know that. In fact, I want them to know that.

She is - and the three babies she has given me out of love - the best thing that ever happened to me.

[ScaryCool]

It kind of varies. Some people will sit there and just kiss and kiss in front of their friends which is awkward but like a peck here or there and holding hands is fine. I'm fine saying I love you in front of them too, but I don't want others to feel put off by our actions cause we're not there to show off, we're there to hang out.

[alitheabean]

Yes of course, sure i guess that friends could be uncomfortable but that shouldn't stop you from showing your appreciation to your s/o. Friends will have to pretty much suck it up. There is a limit tho, its better not to be fully making out and stuff in front of friends because its a little awkward for the couple and the friends. Hugging holding hands kisses here and there, all perfectly fine. Its important to let each other know you live them no matter what

[Anonymous]

Lol one time we were at this super reserved coffee that nobody really goes too. My and my ex got there first so I had a brilliant idea of fucking here there. I lifted my skirt while sitting on his lap, on his dick and "jumped" once but our first got there right after! I had to keep sitting for 25min until they got up and started walking because we were moving locations lmao good times!

[curiouskitten86]

I don't take it too far, because I know it makes other people uncomfortable, but if we're hanging out with friends, especially if there are other couples there, I will kiss him, lean into him, or put a hand on his knee or lower thigh. Nothing more than a few seconds, just reaffirming my affections.

[potatoismee]

I'm in an ldr but if we were together (or whenever we text with a friend in a group chat) I don't show any kind of PDA. Maybe if we were together holding hands or a hug would be ok for me but anything beyond that would make others uncomfortable or cringy and that's the last thing I want.

[Angelina25]

As a single, it becomes horribly awkward at times. Like, dude you love him, go fuck him but do that behind closed doors please. I don't want to see your tongues clashing for God's sake

[Angelina25]

And here I intentionally mean Making out. I'd you're holding hands and pecking it's fine.

[Asker]

Hahah I agree

[Goodwifie]

Yes within reason.
Not being to the point where someone's going to tell us to get a room.

[PinkChampagne]

Well I would kiss him in front of anyone 😍

[anuragk033]

Me too ❤😘

[Duke07]

Yes I would. But in a respectful way for everyone. For example. I'd give her kisses on the cheeck or forehead. Hold her hand and hugs. But thats about it. Id also tell her she looks beautiful or I love her... Little compliments like that. Keep it respectful for all parties involved.

[young_blud]

He puts his arm around me. We do that so we can hint that he's mine and I'm his when we're in public.
Other than that, we save the good stuff for when we're alone 😉

[BinaryPurple]

I do show her love, but I also be polite so no one gets uncomfortable or jealous. I usually do things that can’t escalate any further, such as a kiss. I mostly give back scratches, leg rubs, or play with her hair

[Lisboeta]

As long as it is not gross. Holding hands, hugs, kisses. That's completely fine. But making out continuously in front of other people is not.

[fauchelevent]

To a certain extent. We hold hands, link arms or put our arms around each other. If we're sitting, it's normal for us to either hold hands or for one of us to have a hand on the other's knee or thigh. I prefer not to do more than that.

[BamaCindy]

I love public displays of affection. I want everyone to know he's mine mine and I'm his

[chriss]

You think people would actually waste their time to think that while they got other things to do?

[BamaCindy]

I'm not saying people are thinking it. It's just that I want them to know it.

[21feminist]

Looks pretty stupid. You know how the couple who shows the most public attention are usually the ones who eventually breakup? Well that's because they're infatuated with each other which honestly never last long. Also acting like you and your significant other are staring a Disney movie just seems childish.

[Asker]

How is that stupid?
you're showing that you love your partner infront of people.
Thats not stupid at all.
you're only 17
You dont know how real love work.

Showing PDA like holding hands, hugging, giving a peck on the lips here and there.. theyre signs of love
Why not show your partner that no matter if its in private or public that you love them?
You got lots to learn boy.

I've been with my boyfriend for 4 years and we show PDA.
Did we break up?
No.

[21feminist]

Okay here's the thing regardless of my age I probably have way more experienced than you (No offense). Also showing PDA is usually a sign of infatuation and it's usually an indication of inexperience.
Let me be clear here I'm talking about kissing in public when it's not called for, just doing it for the sake of doing it. As for hugging or holding hands this extends to friends and family so it's not seen as very affectionate.

[21feminist]

Also I said it looks stupid, and I said so based on an observer's point of view. You rarely see couples kissing in public, there's a reason for that.

[Asker]

Nah Im pretty sure you dont have much more experience than me.
But Im pretty sure you dont have more experience than my friends.
They tell me everything
And I observe them
And they would tell me things
So I do know how relationships work.
We are older than you
you're a 17 year old guy.
you're still immature mentally.
Dont act like you're more experienced than us or more mature than us
Which you are not.

And yes fully pashing in public is a no go
But holding hands?
Hugging?
Pecks on the lips here and there?
Its fine.
Im not talking about fully making out in public
Thats digusting and should be left for behind close doors.

[21feminist]

So you base experience on age? I hope you know experience is only a factor to determine what someone knows right? You may have all the experience in the world and still be quite immature. Me and you both know that age barely has anything to do with knowledge especially in this era. I feel a little insulted you assumed I don't have any friends. But you know what you made me smile maybe if I knew you we could be friends.

[Asker]

Im basing experience on experience itself.
Me and my friends went through a lot of relationships
I've learnt through my past relationships and their past relationships too
Im just saying we are older than you so we are mature mentally.
Especially because we have been through a lot.
So it makes us stronger and know better.
So dont tell me im immature.
I know what the hell Im talking about.
I would know red flags in a relationship
I would know if a guy is losing interest
I would know if a guy is just using me
I would know if a guy is just showing off to his friends because he has a girlfriend
Etc etc

And seriously, you're 17.
No guys that age have that much experience with relationships.
All your relationships youve been through are just puppy love.
Dont compare it to relationships with people over 24 year olds
When you reach 25, then tell me you're experienced.

Cheers mate.

[21feminist]

Hmmm, so experience is worth that much? So it doesn't matter if you learned from people's mistakes? Most guys go through their twenties without knowing that chasing a woman is counterintuitive. I don't know who your friends are or what you or they've been through but I can assure you experience can't compare to knowledge and intelligence. And also I hope you're open minded, I hope you don't think you know or know it all because obviously you have a lot more to learn.

[Asker]

Each to their own
Just because you dont agree doesn't mean its wrong

[Asker]

Cheers kid.

[Asker]

Laterzz

[21feminist]

Oh my god I don't disagree with what you're saying. I just think it doesn't make sense to experience a mistake when you know how to avoid it. Doesn't make a lot of sense to experience something when you could just learn from someone else. As for PDA we already found common ground on the topic.

[21feminist]

As a matter of fact just to prove my point I wanna follow you. I want to make sure you're the first person I ask for advice.

[Legendary_Shark]

I agree with @21feminist that learning from mistakes of other people is also a way of 'Gaining Experience' & Asker, just because someone is elder or have made mistakes or has "Seen more life", that does not necessarily mean that they have more experience or that they have more refined thinking, & surely doesn't mean that opinions of people younger than them ain't worth just because they're less experienced in their eyes, as a Matter of their age. Knowledge, intelligence & Thinking/ analysing abilities also play a major role for same & they vary highly from person to person & that's the reason why age alone cannot be a determinant for wisdom or experience or whatever, that's just an old stereotype.

[Kazzy36]

I like affection but if my guy doesn't like it I won’t show PDA. Coming from someone who’s always around couples constant PDA can get very annoying for the people around them.

[Eusoj712]

Personally, it realy depends on how close these friends are to both of us (my partner and I), if they're close friends, I don't mind. Of course, it would depend on my partner's thinking as well, but personally, I don't realy care, as long they're good friends.

[Lily_Pi]

I'm a big affection giver. I like to hold hands in public, I also hug and cuddle and give kisses but I don't make out or dry hump in the middle of a store like I saw one couple do...

[witherwing]

Holding hands, small kisses, hugging... I don't want to make it too uncomfortable for other people, so we try not to take the PDA too far if we are in company.

[Kydill13]

Yes. hand holding and pecks on the cheek or even hand on my leg. All small gestures showing affection. None of the inappropriate make out stuff. No one needs to see that.

[ArcBow2022]

There is no problem with showing your significant other some affection in public or in front of your friends as long as it's tasteful and not crossing the line

[Anonymous]

Depends on the woman. I dated a girl who was all about it almost all the time. But most women are not crazy about a guy who is pushy. I'll also do it if I get a feeling some other guy is checking her out. Lets him know that's she is taken and also let her know I won't be a cuck.

[JDavid25]

I probably would but it would feel weird to me since well I hardly been in a relationship, and it would feel awkward wit them seein us kiss and whatnot.. I would most likely limit it..

[SarahVanRensburg]

No... maybe a peck, holding hands and hugging is fine but nothing more

[LittleRedKat]

I don't show PDA because my partner is 36 and I'm 18. And I don't want to deal with the looks or comments I'll get because of it.

[zoobykaluba]

We deal with couples being the root of most tension it can be a good thing for just enough PDA to provide a warm happy atmosphere. Too much and it becomes rude and impolite..