You are enjoying that Yum food in a hotel, but suddenly don’t care to bother what is in your plate as you see much more interesting scene… a couple getting cozy with each other…
Be it a mall, a cinema hall, hotel and even near temples for that matter, this Public Display of affection (what we call PDA) has become more than common. And if you cater only youngsters in this category, then my dear, you are absolutely mistaken. Couples crossing the age group of 30s to 40s and even 40s to50s are keen in PDA…
Yet another time, let’s talk about the Pros and cons of PDA;
PDA is any display of affection between two individuals in public. This could be a simple action like a mother kissing her son on his forehead, a hug between a father and daughter, an endearing embrace between two old friends. It seems the problem arises when the display becomes sexual. That is when people around you may get uncomfortable and take objection to your actions.
Now, after seeing n number of couples indulging in PDA and living with this for years, let us find out to what extent PDA is acceptable;
A peck on the cheek, a light one-second kiss on the lips, a kiss on the forehead or the head, or a gentle brush of your lips against his hand is okay.
A bear hug is perfectly fine as long as you let go of your better half in a few seconds. A soft light kiss on the cheek too is okay at the end of the hug.
Nothing can be more endearing than a couple holding hands. This form of PDA is okay so go ahead and hold his hand for as long as you want.
Putting your arm round your partner’s waist is okay as long as it stays there. You may get a few glances from people around you but if it stays at the waist then there is no problem at all.
And even if your partner is putting his arm around your shoulder, this is considered as a positive gesture too.
What is right, what is wrong, acceptable or not acceptable, all these would differ from me and you. But the agenda is it is not even acceptable to make our partner feel uncomfortable with our PDA, forget about the society, as you say…
If you are just tuned to indulge in much of a PDA, then do a self-analysis on the insecurity rate in your relationship… you, yourself would get the answer…
