Do public displays of affection make you uncomfortable?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

like others have said, i don't care if they hold hands, hug, or kiss lightly. but i saw this whore sitting in this guy's lap a few months ago while waiting for the bus, which is the worst because we were all kind of forced to be their audience. so much kissing and touching, like a full on make out session. probably lasted the full half hour while we waited for the bus. i was worried they were about to pop out a couple of kids on the bench they were sitting. it disgusts me when i see people doing that in front of everyone. i honestly think they are just so insecure they have to show to the whole world that they get some in the ass every night. probably trying to make single folks jealous. but it's actually a pathetic act of desperation and attention seeking. it is especially pathetic when the couple are two mediocre looking losers. it is usually two mediocre losers who do this.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

No, but only if I am doing the displaying. I don't like to see other people doing it.
One time me and my boyfriend were at Walmart shopping 🛒 around. Suddenly he started really making out with me right in the middle of the aisle. I saw that a man was walking toward us, then he was walking on the side of us. I yelled to him "I know, we need to get a room". He replied "No, just keep on doing what you're doing. Withall the bad going on in the world, it's nice to see 🙂. Then he added "We need to see more of it. 💘

VinnyMac · Accepted Answer

I feel as though I am neutral on this question. If I see a couple displaying affection when I'm in public, I tend to look away. I feel as though the pda is a private thing between the two of them. If I do feel uncomfortable I wouldn't say they were the reason, because at times I deal with anxiety.

Obviously over the top PDA should not be done in a public place but rather in private. There are some places where over the top PDA is simply the norm, like certain pubs, bars, raves or clubs and it really doesn't make anyone uncomfortable. If anyone is uncomfortable then they probably shouldn't be there.

hahahmm · Accepted Answer

Let's say there's 2 levels of activity: 1.) light kissing, holding hands, hugging, sitting in somebody's lap. 2.) Prolonged french kissing, heavy groping, things that might be sex of some form (hand in other person's pants). #1 Would never bother me. #2 is going to bother me if it's happening in a place where that's not normal to do. Bother me in the sense that I will think they're pathetic attention whores with zero class.

Genie23 · Answer

If they are french kissing someone or squeezing someone's butt or literally rubbing against their partner's body, then yeah. It makes me cringe more than anything especially when kids are around.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Only super touchy PDA, not quick kisses, hugs, or hand holding.

ManOnFire · Answer

Not uncomfortable, but I often wonder if most couples who do this are just doing it for the whole world to see, and want it to be noticed that they're in a relationship. You mostly see young couples publicly displaying affection and is why I think this might be true. I too have shown my exes open affection in public from time to time but mostly tried to limit that because I  didn't  want to seem like I'm showing it off.

muscularbumblebee · Answer

Yeah I hate most kinds. Quick hugs are fine but anything more kind of grossed me out. If I see a couple holding hands or quick kiss should also be fine but for myself personally a hug in public is as far as I’m going in a relationship…

Do the rest indoors pls or out of sight in public whatever u gotta do I just don’t wanna see it.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Kinda because I'd rather keep my life a secret. They're like show offs when they do it. Holding hands or arms on shoulders are fine but making out, holding her butt, cuddling or whatever is just cringe. Makes me feel like I should give them privacy but confused why they'd do it in public.

Minahh · Answer

Funny thing is that it used to bother me so much when I was single, guess I was just jealous lol. I have no problem with couples hugging/kissing each other since I do the same. What I do have a problem with is when it gets sexual. Nobody wants to see that.

TheAfrikan · Answer

It depends on what type of affection is to be showcased Btn the two lovers. A simple peck and a simple kiss or rather a simple fetch kiss I can tolerate that. But eating each other's lips and pushing there tongues in each other's mouth, that would be too bad n worse for me to see in public places.

KrisPW · Answer

A peck on the lips, a soft caress, etc. Perfectly fine. Full on tongue down your throat, groping, disheveled clothes... Take it somewhere more private please.

NopeWhatTime · Answer

Depends on how much affection is being given. Handholding, kissing, and hugging/cuddling/etc don't bother me, but make out sessions and further in public makes me uncomfortable.

DaThinka · Answer

Depends how they're doing it, if they do it in a awkward underconfident way, then it's cringey, but jus two people kissing normally isn't cringe.. jus makes me jelous... It's only socially anxious awkward people that make me cringe

InYourHead · Answer

No I do them.

ohshee · Answer

No not really I like to get it started but then just stop lol but its all good as long as I can still reach her hand

Sarahr123 · Answer

Some people are too much so it is disturbing so holdinh hands is fine, hugs, cuddles and pecks are fine. Anything else in front of people is weird.

Flower7 · Answer

Yes, seeing other people kissing or making out makes me uncomfortable. It seems like a private moment for them.

Phoenix-gb · Answer

Uncomfortable, no. Jealous they have such a relationship and wondering whether I will ever find a partner like that, absolutely.

molonski2 · Answer

No not at all , nice to see people enjoying each other , public displays are GREAT

Hunnybee1 · Answer

There's a limit to it Please don't just start fucking right in front of me thank you

Serenitykayyy · Answer

Yes, I don’t like pda. Holding hands and hugging is fine but anything else, ew.

ScottStevens · Answer

That picture does! a hug or a sweet kiss is fine

Blonde401 · Answer

Oh god yes. If people make out near my bar I wanna spray them with the soda gun

Daniela1982 · Answer

I just tell them to get a room and give me the room number so I can watch.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Not at all. If i don't like it i just turn my face away and keep on living

Emilymaybebabys · Answer

Tbh yeah. I think loving displays make me more uncomfortable then sexual displays. I don't know why

BipBipLeddus · Answer

Yeah. It just weirds me out in general. I don't think I've always felt that way, but I do now.

SnakeBoop · Answer

little things, nah. full out make out session: yeah.

ANDYB88 · Answer

I feel anxious if my girlfriend shows any affection publicly because I don’t want a hardon in the street!

SurströmmingLover · Answer

Yes, sometimes it can be very cringy/uncomfortable, especially when there's eye contact with them, or depending on how close they are to me.

chulo1992 · Answer

Doesn't bother me at all because I be thinking, I would be doing the same exact thing if I had a woman 👍

MrJMM · Answer

I literally don’t give a flying fuck about displays of affection as long somehow it doesn’t go overboard.

Alexis_1996 · Answer

A kiss when coming home from meeting at airport no problem with a simple kiss. Anything beyond that kinda tacky.

TrillXHippy · Answer

People that I’ve worked with never done anything like Michael and Holly. All they do is talk to each other

ManHater · Answer

Fags are pretty bad for this... I would tell these things to get a bed so you can put your tongue in one anothers bum holes.

TheBigGuy9 · Answer

Unless they’re groping one another or having sex, no

Juan_Sheet · Answer

Holding hands, a quick peck. All fine. Going tonsil jousting would be way to far.

zagor · Answer

I don't pay much attention to other people in public so no.

IncognitoBandito · Answer

If I'm in a line someplace and someone is literally groping someone else then maybe

TsAubreyKate · Answer

Only when it’s gay people like it’s cool if you’re gay but keep it behind closed doors please

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely especially in places like the library. People go there to study not to see you making out

jessicastern4747 · Answer

Yes it’s awkward and nasty uncomfortable to look at. Keep it not displayed

PinkMichae · Answer

Not at all. I like seeing people in love.

FreyaRed · Answer

Never have had problems with that

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

No. They don’t. But I don’t stare either.

Backseatvibing · Answer

No cause I do it all the time lol

MountAverage · Answer

No, not unless it's over the top.

Gingerguy33 · Answer

When your 3rd wheeling it’s the worst

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

Depends on how far they go

Andres77 · Answer

Nope. I do that to my wife quite frequently

Quidthonian · Answer

Yes. affection should be behind closed doors.

blondfrog · Answer

yes but that office meme is hilarious

legalboxers · Answer

yes because I got no one

Wise4myage · Answer

Depends on where I’m at.

Layafell · Answer

If it's one that yes 😂 but normal one no

Mr_Peterson · Answer

Not always. I suppose it depends on the nature.

Jupiter1 · Answer

It makes me wanna shout 'get a room!'

anton_dee · Answer

Yes. It is kinda embarrassing.

Waldoe · Answer

Not at All, I enjoy seeing people in Love

Kenzy009 · Answer

Yes, because I can't get shit

imfreeze95 · Answer

It depends on how far it goes

nawtee_me · Answer

not at all, I love it...

EaterPeter · Answer

Depends on how far they go

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