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Lipitor11 Established Member

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If you're single, does it always seem like there are couples making-out in public kissing, holding hands, etc, etc. I was just at the grocery store and there was this young couple kissing, being playful with each other in front of me. I was like :sick: Seriously, get a room. Do you have to do that in the grocery store in the check out lane??? I was like rolling my eyes.

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leavesonautumn Established Member

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Making out, yes, only because I don't need to see your tongues in each other's mouths 3 feet away from me.

 

However, seeing people holding hands, the way some couples look at each other, when they laugh together. It doesn't make me sick, it reminds me that love is out there and exists even if it doesn't for me at the moment.

 

During the first few months post-breakup I would often say love doesn't exist and found it hard to hear my friends talk about Valentine's day plans but I fake smiled through it. That was really the only time it made me sad/sick but generally, I don't mind seeing it.

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todreaminblue Established Member

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no it doesnt make me sick or angry......

 

it makes me a little wistful, a little sad.....i miss closeness with a lover..... like i remember me when that was me and a guy sort of thing....but i like to see couples happy together beats seeing them fighting in

the street or snarling at each other or tension between couples i feel that tension....and i try and crack jokes ...this normally works...because i say something totally random to strangers and they normally smile and the tension releases a bit and they smile at each other thinking what a fruit loop....i dont mind....beats tension.....and they normally smile at me too...........

 

 

 

i dont believe in tongue kissing in public pecks are appropriate cheek kisess non gropey sort of warm hugs........not so much in a line up though at a checkout...........and hand holding is a beautiful thing any time any place...........deb

SammySammy Established Member

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No. I actually enjoy seeing happy couples. Makes me smile.

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Always Pondering Established Member

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If they're making out and practically groping each other, it's weird and I personally don't like seeing it.

 

If they're just holding hands or having a peck on the lips now and then, it looks normal to me and I usually smile at the sight of two people in love. It's quite adorable when I see an old couple holding hands, that usually brings a smile to my face.

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Michelle ma Belle Established Member

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I'm a very affectionate person which means I enjoy engaging in appropriate PDA that is respectful of the fact that people are around.

 

Seeing a couple happy and in love and showing it doesn't bother me. It actually makes me happy to know there are couples out there that still are crazy for each other.

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gaius Established Member

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I don't mind it. Feel kind of bad for the woman usually since she's not with me. =/

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MissBee Established Member

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Funnily, I used to notice it a lot more when I was single, I felt like it was a VERY common thing in the city where I live, it seemed like everyone was in love and coupled up. It didn't bother me but I did notice it and would jokingly "hate" but it didn't actually bother me...save for a couple who were on the train once where the girl was straddling the guy and they were making out. I felt it was totally inappropriate.

 

Now, I think I'm too busy being lovey-dovey with my bf to notice other people. He's a lot more comfortable with PDA than I am though. I've gotten more comfortable with it with him but it's nothing for him to make out with me on the sidewalk, at a restaurant, grab my ass and I'm usually shying away from it, esp the ass grabbing and playful spanking. He usually tries to do it when he thinks no one is looking but I'm still self-conscious about it. But other low key lovey-dovey stuff like holding hands, kissing my hands, my forehead, light kisses, arms around the waist, I'm fine with that. We've been stopped at least 3 times recently and told we were the cutest couple...:love: Once at a restaurant, the lady beside our table. Once while walking down the street and holding hands, by this little old man who instructed us to "Never stop doing that...I like it" and another time by a barista at a cafe lol. So I guess people seem to find it cute versus bothersome.

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If you're single, does it always seem like there are couples making-out in public kissing, holding hands, etc, etc. I was just at the grocery store and there was this young couple kissing, being playful with each other in front of me. I was like :sick: Seriously, get a room. Do you have to do that in the grocery store in the check out lane??? I was like rolling my eyes.

 

Yeah I see it a lot. Especially at ballgames and the like.

 

Makes me feel kind of crummy to be honest.

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If you're single, does it always seem like there are couples making-out in public kissing, holding hands, etc, etc.

 

Well, I think people should have some respect for others around, especially children, and keep things PG. So yeah, french kissing, ass groping, etc, should be out of the question.

 

But if you're all bent out of shape about couples holding hands... :confused: I suspect that's more about you than about them. Better to ask yourself why you have such a strong reaction to something that is generally considered appropriate to do in public, even by most conservative folks.

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Smilecharmer Established Member

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No, it always made me smile. Now that I have my man I know that PDA is sometimes done without thinking of the people around us. We get pretty caught up in each other, so sorry for being deliriously happy. :p

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Smilecharmer Established Member

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I don't mind it. Feel kind of bad for the woman usually since she's not with me. =/

 

That's the spirit. Good for you. :laugh:

No Limit Established Member

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No. I actually enjoy seeing happy couples. Makes me smile.

 

Same for me, well, as long as they aren't about to have sex right next to/on me.

 

To clarify, I often go for a swim in our local public swimming pool. To relax between each swim session I go to that one pool that has a little warmer water in it and is illuminated in winter, really cool. Well, in winter the younger folk who don't want to be caught by their parents but by everyone else it seems use it quite often, too. One time a lesbian couple bumped into me several times (I got a waterproof MP3 player, so I just lean into the water with closed eyes); another time - when the entire pool was empty except for them and me in the corner - a hetero couple kisses and snuggled and probably were about to go at it in earnest RIGHT NEXT TO ME. Maybe a few inches away from me.

 

If my "relax session" hadn't ended when they came over I seriously would have taken my earphones out and asked them if they want me to join in. :rolleyes:

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I got over it.

But when i was fresh after a break-up i couldn't stand seing other young couples loving themselves cuz of the envy.

 

But in general no i don't mind it, i also like showing a lot of PDA, i don't really care what the others might think/see.

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Hmm... honestly, I never notice these things. I must be in my own world! I actually see right past them, if there are any!

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If you're single, does it always seem like there are couples making-out in public kissing, holding hands, etc, etc. I was just at the grocery store and there was this young couple kissing, being playful with each other in front of me. I was like :sick: Seriously, get a room. Do you have to do that in the grocery store in the check out lane??? I was like rolling my eyes.

 

I enjoy watching them. Happy couples is a happy sight and a thing to rejoice in, not pour scorn on.

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Holding hands and a kiss on the cheek is one thing. Acting as if you're getting close to third base is something else. Time and place. My dad is middle aged and has no manners when it comes to his dates. I remember when he was with his ex wife who was 20 years younger...she was straddling him in a mini skirt at the dinner table in front of my grandmother. :sick: He thinks it's perfectly appropriate to show "affection" in public. (a$$ smacking, making out etc) and he's over 50 years old. I guess he doesn't mind embarrassing himself.

somedude81 Established Member

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I'm extremely jealous of couples and I hate seeing them be lovey to each other.

 

It just points out how alone I am.

 

If I can't be happily in a relationship no one else can be.

 

*Rant over*

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Ryan R. Established Member

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Not sick, just a twinge of jealousy.

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Sure...but only if I'm feeling single and miserable! Broke up with boyfriend three months ago and almost couldn't look at couples without bursting into tears in public.

 

Now...it still stings a bit, but I can look at them and think 'aw' :) and look forward to that being me again someday!

ThaWholigan Established Member

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It actually makes me happy. I'm a soppy romantic git at heart :laugh:. I don't mind seeing it at all - it makes me smile.

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amaysngrace Established Member

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I think it's sweet. Better than watching a dog poop on grass or someone scratching their ass or a driver picking their nose or a dead cat on the street that got runned over...

 

or someone picking their wedgie...

 

or spandex on a fat person...

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Pyro Established Member

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No problem here.

 

There are far worse things to see in public.

 

Happy people rejoice :bunny:

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Targetlock Established Member

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It actually makes me happy. I'm a soppy romantic git at heart :laugh:. I don't mind seeing it at all - it makes me smile.

 

nice to know i'm not the only one :)

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Bruce Leigh Established Member

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It actually makes me happy. I'm a soppy romantic git at heart :laugh:. I don't mind seeing it at all - it makes me smile.

 

Couldn't have said better myself.

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