What would you feel...

United States
April 23, 2007 4:16pm CST
when you see a couple making out in front of you? Do you think it's right to show public display of affection? Whenever I see couples making out, I feel embarrassed. I try not to look at them. I am not a demonstrative person, and I think making out is somewhat private. My sister doesn't like it when she sees couples making out. She thinks it's inappropriate. She would give them a look that seems to say, "Do you want me to get you a room or something?" How about you? What's your take on this?
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6 responses
@superchook (1786)
• Australia
24 Apr 07
I don't mind people giving each other affection out in public to a certain point. Some people do got to far and you think, well can't you wait until you get home. I really don't like seeing it when I am eating either. It can really put me off. If people do it while I am eating, I will usually walk off saying thanks, I have just lost my appetite. They never care though and they just keep on doing what they were doing.
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• United States
24 Apr 07
Even when you're eating? Now that's so insensitive of them, I should say! Hahaha. I think others are already doing it because they are exhibitionists! Thanks for the response!
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
24 Apr 07
It all depends on what you consider 'making out.' If it's things like holding hands, putting arms around each other, giving a quick kiss on the cheek or lips, that's fine with me, and I think it's sweet. I'm also okay with couples for instance, at the airport, train station etc., giving a longer kiss to say goodbye, and that they love each other. My (late) husband and I used to do this, as at times I'd have to take the subway home, and he'd be taking the train, so we'd end up parting at the station. I also loved holding hands while walking, having him put his arm around me etc., as I'd waited for a long time for a relationship such as we had. On the other hand, I had a room mate, and good friend, a number of years ago, and her boyfriend used to visit on a regular basis. They were 'all over each other' when they were together, to the point that I'd get so upset, that I'd spend the evening in my room, or not come home at all that night. This was too much for me.
• United States
26 Apr 07
Same here. I see everybody affectionate with others at the airports and some other places where they would usually bid their goodbyes. That's sweet, and that's not public display in my opinion. That's pure and unprecedented show of affection, and I like seeing that. The thing about your roommate, well that's something else, and that's something that should not be overly displayed. Haha. Very good response. Thanks!
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@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
It would certainly make be feel uncomfortable and I would usually tell them that they have to go somewhere because they are offending some people already. Making out in public is sooooo crass for me and it's more of lust than love, i think. Because if one truly loves the other person, then one won't do something that would make the person look bad and would respect him/her enough to do things in private and not put them both in compromising positions. Love involves respect and consideration and making out in public is just too lustful and inconsiderate.
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
25 Apr 07
I envy them and I admire them for their courageous display of affection in public provided it is not obscene. This is something not many peopld can do or have the guts to do. Personally I am not one to show my emotions but I certainly welcome it if my partner were to display his affection for me in public! Of course, I would not engage in it :P
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• United States
26 Apr 07
Oh, you are then a very affectionate individual! Yes, I mean not obscene. I have seen really obscene display of emotions, believe me! That's what I would call here "exhibitionism". This would then make me a voyeur if I watch them. That's exactly what I feel. Thanks for the response!
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@Augustta (1850)
• Poland
24 Apr 07
here we think different. when spring come to us and the life is so "vivide" i love to see those couples kissing or show affection...i like to take a look(just) and to smile and go ...sometimes you can't wait until a private place to give a kiss...i use to go with my boyfriend on street and to stop and say"i will stop here,because i don't have fuel anymore"...and he will kiss me (because we know what fuel mean)...and he make same like me... of course i don't like ugly demostrative affection on street like nothing which is exagerate i don't like,but little gestures of love..i like... augusta
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• United States
14 Jul 08
I hate looking at people making out right in front of me