To what specific public "displays" of affection do you take offense? Why?

Question

If you make a moral claim about it, explain what validates your claim. I mean, what is the harm? What damage is made?

Answer 1

Displays of affection are, to me, really special and are private, tender moments between two people. Seeing someone after being separated, a celebratory moment, saying farewell etc.



Generally, I would think that moments like these would be made less special if done in front of others especially if done for self-gratification purposes.



I think that anything that would be normally be a prelude to sexual activity would likely offend others as many societies do not openly talk about 'bedroom matters'. The damage is the effect the displays of affection have on the general public and how it makes the other person feel. Even if someone feels bad and we think they are being unreasonable, it is their truth.



We do not live in our own little bubbles. What we do affects others. A mum hugging her son goodbye at the airport is expected. A couple engaged in heavy duty kissing in the park is beyond current acceptable norms.

Answer 2

There are some "displays of affection" that need to stay in the bedroom or at least in private. It bothers me when I'm in a park with my young daughter and a couple is making out on the grass (don't mind that) but his hand is up her blouse or in her pants feeling her up. That is just not necessary. I actually sat in a theater watching a movie while the couple two seats down were screwing. Yes, screwing. The girl climbed on top of him and within moments they were writhing and panting and groaning. Was that necessary? Couldn't they have found a more appropriate place to do that? It was a weekend matinee and there were a lot of young teens and children in the audience. What damage is made, you ask? What damage would it have made for them to take it elsewhere? Is nothing sacred anymore?

Answer 3

It depends on the venue---I guess you don't have to look.

I feel uncomfortable if I am in a situation where it is difficult to move away from the action--- such as a theatre event with assigned seating, or at a public area such as a crowded beach--- and there is heavy petting and obvious arousal.

I don't think that I enjoy voyeurism, and so it doesn't appeal to me to watch other people

Answer 4

let's say they were really ugly people, then i would take offense only because it made me nauteous. Its not because i hate them. n fact may love them, but i will stay take offense. If the girl was hot i think i would also take offense to graphic sexual displays of affection only because id be getting jeolous so therefore eventually annoyed. I could look away but i dont want to because she's hot. as for the ugly people, i could also look away but again, i can't because its so revolting that its interesting...did that help?

Answer 5

No damage made, but I don't like to see heavy petting in public. I just think there is a time and place for everything and public ain't the place for azz/titty/etc grabbing!

Answer 6

I don't have a problem with it as long as it's in the right environment. 2 people making out in a bar is acceptable, 2 people making out where there are children is not

Answer 7

Genuine affection is never offensive to me...it's the posturing that offends me; such as kissing or showing affection to your signficant other only because you notice others are showing interest (as in designating your territory, property or trophy girl/guy). This devalues the affection.

Answer 8

i like all forms of pda if you want to show your love in public i say go for it the more the better have sex on a park bench for all i care if you dont like what you are looking at commen sense would say dont look at it turn your head walk away pda should not bother anyone cause no one is forcing you to stand there and stare at it

Answer 9

I think that out of respect of everyone else in public that you need to keep your lips off each other. Holding hands is fine by me.

Answer 10

It's just gross to see another couple sucking face. I don't mind a peck or holding hands. But no touchy feeling or toungue action going on.

Answer 11

yeah, there is no need to check out a couple tongue tickling each other's tonsils...



if they are doing that, they might as well just throw down right there... at least that would mean they meant it.

Answer 12

If it don't scare the horses, it does not bother me.

Answer 13

when someone talks about wet backs and other raices



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Answer 14

Long, wet kissing and groping. Please, get a room.