If you and your significant other wish to grope one another and try to tear each other’s faces off, please do that in private. I’m talking about (PDA) or Personal Display of Affection. We’ve all seen couples in the mall, at the movies, bowling alley or a restaurant showing PDA. It does make me feel some type of way to see couples making out in public for long periods of time.
Not everyone is comfortable with seeing others in a public setting displaying affection. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with kissing your significant other in public. Kissing is a way of showing the person you’re with that you care about them. When it becomes disruptive and a nuisance to others then we have a serious problem. I think that because we are such a progressive and liberal society it has become more socially acceptable. In today’s society people are more comfortable in their skin and sure of the decisions they make.
Some couples aren’t aware of how they look to people who are outside of their relationship that notice them being intimate. To a third party it can seem nasty, uncomfortable and disrespectful to display PDA.
In a professional workplace or any type of business setting it’s unacceptable. While at work there is a certain demeanor that you are expected to uphold. If you want your boss and coworkers to take you seriously then leave kissing your significant other for a different time.
When you’re in college are you too old to be told stop kissing? In a poll done by Debate.org the question asked, Should PDA be banned in schools? To this 29 percent said yes they think it should be banned and 71% said no they think it shouldn’t.
I myself no matter who I was involved with or in a relationship at the time have ever displayed anything more than a quick kiss on the lips. To have all eyes on my girlfriend and me would be embarrassing. It’s unnecessary attention that I personally would not want.
There are several appropriate responses to this sort of disturbance that aren’t rude or inconsiderate. Instead of staring or making faces, simply look away from that couple. Making loud noises hoping that they notice you’re disgusted isn’t a polite response either. The only real solution unfortunately is to get over it and be focused on you. As much as you would like to say something it is not your place, just like you wouldn’t like a complete stranger interfering in your relationship.
If your friend is someone who always displays PDA with his/her partner when your there, then you may be able to confess to your friend how it makes you feel when with them. If you approach the situation with empathy I’m sure your friend will understand.
