How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)?

Contributor: joja joja
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Originally posted by Persephone's Addiction
I am completely ok with PDA's. Open mouth make out sessions are great. I wish everyone made out in public.
I've never really thought of it that way, but sounds fun!

I've never really cared about other people's PDA unless I'm the third (or fifth) wheel - the only reason I avoid PDA in my relationships is for other people's comfort, especially since most of my relationships started as friendships, and it can take a while for our mutual friends to get used to us as a couple. My partner and I are very affectionate and touchy-feely in private, but I try to minimize it as best I can in public. Although, now you've got me thinking about what fun it would be to be able to shamelessly grope and fondle each other at the grocery store...
06/03/2010
Contributor: hands.red hands.red
PDA doesn't bother me as long as I'm not standing out to a couple of people making out and stripping. Then I get a little... nervous.
06/03/2010
Contributor: Sera Sera
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Originally posted by Femme Mystique
How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)? Do you believe in complete openness, complete privacy, or something in between?
I think it's fine. It's a free country, and no one's having sex in front of me, so why don't I just leave them alone? They have every right to make out wherever they want to, just as much as I have the right. I have no complaints.
08/07/2010
Contributor: SexyySarah SexyySarah
I don't mind seeing it or doing it, but it's just gross to see someone totally going at it right in front of everyone!
08/07/2010
Contributor: Midway through Midway through
I don't really care either way. I mean I guess if there's kids around, don't dry hump each other. But I mean, I don't care about kissing and holding hands and light petting and stuff. It's whatever. I don't sit and stare at people who do it so I don't often notice people doing any of it anyway lmao
08/07/2010
Contributor: Miss Naughty Kitty Miss Naughty Kitty
It doesn't necessarily make me uncomfortable I just am not too fond of it. But I have my moments.
08/08/2010
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
I am super uncomfortable with friends/people I know kissing with tongues for many minutes without coming up for air when I am sitting with them trying to socialize. It is very awkward sitting there in silence watching two people slober all over each other and boob grabbing, etc. TOO MUCH for me.

If people are making out like crazy and I don't know them and am not really socializing with them. I don't mind. I might chuckle/giggle when I see them but it wont bother me.
08/08/2010
Contributor: Pleasure Piratess Pleasure Piratess
I suppose some people have different boundries, but I figure if you wouldn't act that way in front of your parents/children, then you shouldn't be doing it in public.
08/14/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
I think it depends on location; I don't want to see a couple full on making out or fondling each other when I'm standing in line for Despicable Me with my toddler nephew, or at a restaurant. However, if I'm in line at a burlesque club or walking through a quiet section of the park, who's it harming?
08/15/2010
Contributor: deadpoet deadpoet
I'm ok with it. I just think some people take it a little too far
08/16/2010
Contributor: usmcwife99 usmcwife99
Honestly its just innapriote. Holding hands quik goodby kiss on the cheek is ok. Other then that go get a room.

It grosses me out sometimes how younger teens will sit outside highschool football games and make out. Or when you go in the bathroom and you here a noise....... Ime sorry I just dont think its right.
09/25/2010
Contributor: Trashley Trashley
I think there's a difference between good public open mouth kissing and bad public open mouth kissing. The good kind is like those happy moments at the airport. So cute to see those couples. But the thirteen year old girl I see ramming her tongue down her eighteen year old boyfriends throat is a little gross. And admittedly, I LOVE public sex! But... only when its just possible for people to see.. not when they actually do. Gotta protect the kids eyes.
09/26/2010
Contributor: Danielle1220 Danielle1220
I am completely fine with it. If I don't feel comfortable with a sitiation I can always look away if I have to.
10/31/2010
Contributor: Kinkyquing Kinkyquing
I'm all right with PDA (although my partner isn't as much). I do have problems with full on public sex simply because not everyone around in consenting to seeing that in most circumstances. But heavy snogging, especially in situations where the partners are likely parting and/or meeting for the first time in awhile (like airports), is totally cool.
10/31/2010
Contributor: lamira lamira
I'm fine with PDA. I just do not like it when it gets too inappropriate and intimate in public. I would not make out with my partner in public.
10/31/2010
Contributor: G-Lo G-Lo
I tell myself that i'm fine with doing it but aside from a hug or a peck on the lips i don't do much more than that unless i've been doin a little drinking
11/01/2010
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
I'm completely for PDA... I think it's romantic and it keeps the relationship alive. It shows that you're not afraid to show the world how much you love your partner, and to me, NOTHING is sexier than that... Show the world how much you can't resist your partner!!
11/01/2010
Contributor: CS2012 CS2012
Personally I am only for hand holding. I think it's just not right to kiss in public. It makes me uncomfortable. Kissing should be done in private. My husband feels the same way.
11/02/2010
Contributor: sbon sbon
It depends on the time and place for the most part. Anything that's basically dry-humping in public is unappealing to me, but other innocent PDA is generally okay.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Crystal1 Crystal1
Not much bothers me. I personally draw the line at touching someone's genitals (through clothing) where others can see. Kissing, hand holding, cuddling, etc are all fine by me.
01/04/2011
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
I think a kiss, holding hands, even rubbing shoulders or what not is all fine but any heavy stuff isn't appropriate. Clubs and adult places are a lil different because it's catering adults. But the local mall or food store - no. Doesn't really matter what you personally think about it either it should just be simple decency not to be getting it on when children are around to see you. Nothing like picking up a few gallons of milk and your five year old asking if some woman fell down and got hurt because some guy is kissing her boob and my pre-teen boys cracking up over it. Get a room for that lol
01/04/2011
Contributor: UnknownGirl UnknownGirl
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Originally posted by SexyTabby
I think a kiss, holding hands, even rubbing shoulders or what not is all fine but any heavy stuff isn't appropriate. Clubs and adult places are a lil different because it's catering adults. But the local mall or food store - no. ... more
I agree 100%. Full blown making out in public is tacky and classless. Even in clubs it's pretty lame. Somebody posted earlier that they like making out at clubs to make other people jealous. I'm pretty sure the only thing you're accomplishing by doing that is having people laugh at you.
01/04/2011
Contributor: rdytogo rdytogo
Kissing, holding hands and that is fine with me, but anything more than that and I get that "get a room feeling". Especially in locations where there are children present.
01/04/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
For me it depends on the location. What is acceptable at a rock concert, for example, is different from what is acceptable at a museum in my book. Over all, I'm pretty comfortable with PDAs in general.
01/08/2011
Contributor: Eliza Eliza
I think it depends on who is around and the environment. If I'm at the mall, I (and I hope others) limit PDA to just hand holding. If I'm getting drunk at a party with friends, pretty much anything is game.
01/08/2011
Contributor: erif957 erif957
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Originally posted by Femme Mystique
How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)? Do you believe in complete openness, complete privacy, or something in between?
I guess it depends on the people your with... I mean if others are uncomfortable with it, I wouldn't do it just out of respect for them, but if they're making out like no tomorrow why not? xP
01/14/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
I'm ok with any of it going on, but that's not to say I want to see some of it. I find it a bit uncomfortable when people are in a full-blown make-out session, but all I have to do is not look and the problem disappears for me.

I suppose I should think about it in terms of what my kids would be seeing, but I want them to be as tolerant as possible, so I'll talk to them about what is going on, why they are doing it, and what it all means.

On a personal basis, my wife and I don't do anything more than do closed-mouth kissing when we are out in public, regardless of with whom we are.
01/16/2011
Contributor: LavenderSkies LavenderSkies
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Originally posted by Femme Mystique
How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)? Do you believe in complete openness, complete privacy, or something in between?
I'm fine if it's tasteful.
02/28/2011
Contributor: pinkzombie pinkzombie
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Originally posted by Femme Mystique
How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)? Do you believe in complete openness, complete privacy, or something in between?
I love PDA...if its someone else it's like "aww" and I love to be affectionate with my man. I love out of the norm things. People need to live a little more be more spur of the moment, and enjoy life! Live like your the star of the movie!
03/02/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
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Originally posted by Femme Mystique
How do you feel about PDA (public displays of affection)? Do you believe in complete openness, complete privacy, or something in between?
I figure why not if u love the person ur with then go for it. If you feel that urge shouldnt stop u if ur in public i just use disgression on what i do where
03/03/2011