Hey Pandas, How Do You Feel About Public Displays Of Affection? (Closed)

Do you think they're okay? Do you draw a line about what's appropriate, or where it's appropriate. Do you avoid it because you're in a non-traditional relationship and fear the reactions of lookers-on? Do you cringe when you see it? Or do you think "how sweet!" Have you ever yelled out "Get a room," or been tempted to?

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As long as its not sucking on face or groping im cool with it. Hand holding, hugs, kisses, all adorable, i just dont like seeing people make out in public

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Has sold soul for corn chip

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As long as you’re not kissing for prolonged periods of time or straight up having sex I’m ok. 👌

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Happi doggi (all pronouns)

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To begin, I'd question many public "decency" laws as either outdated or just downright sexist. That said, they all fall somewhere in or between 2 categories for me: 1) awesome that you care about your partner that much, rock on! and 2) I have enough in my own life. I don't have time to worry about/pay attention to, nor do I care to meddle/dictate (control) others' behaviour&relationships (unless it's abusive). Rock on!

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Charlie Birkner

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Not a fan. I may be a girly girl, but please I don’t want to see people drooling all over each other while I’m walking/eating/riding etc.

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Natasha

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As long as it's not like aggressive making out or like getting all handsy it's okay, like small kisses, hugs, arms wrapped around each other, stuff like that. Just not way over the top affection.

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WhyAmIHere

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I'm fine with it. Just don't make it a entire "I'm two seconds away from jumping my partner and you're going to watch and enjoy it" thing

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Mochi

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tbh it dipends. a kiss or hug or holding hands is ok, but like innapropriate stuff isn't

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Wren Hanno

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I think it's situational. Holding hands, a quick kiss, a hug, walking with arms around each other's back, or looking into each other's eyes with love are all fine. There are times and places that are inappropriate even for light PDA though; a court hearing, religious gathering, a funeral, etc are all off limits for me. The only way a heavy kissing session in public is sort of OK with me is if people truly believe they can't be seen by anyone, like in the end of an empty hallway or empty stairwell, alone in an elevator etc and they stop as soon as someone else shows up.

I don't think anyone should intentionally make the "display" in PDA live up to its name. Even in places where some PDA is acceptable I think it is gross if people make it obvious that they are just doing it for a reaction. Like if someone's ex is nearby and the couple aggressively make out to rub it in their face, or to show how hot they are for each other & how great their relationship is. When its obvious that its just a display & not a genuine moment it becomes much more gross 🤮

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