I agree. PDA should be kept for obvious reasons, (my old high school Dean caught two students going at it in the hallway floors during lunch. XP) but there should be more leeway for little affectionate things like holding hands and giving quick kisses.

After all if there in a relationship, there's no shame in showing a little display that any other couple would in public. And for anything more intense, just take it somewhere else obviously.

@ohxbeverly: I second the grossness in people getting carried away in carnal passion. To me it's not only rude, but quite immature to not consider the common courtesy of other people around you.

People should be able to kiss and show affection openly.

But when clothes start coming off, or slobber starts flying, yeah, that belongs in the privacy of your own home.

For the most part, I say do what you're gonna do. Nobody really wants to see it, but who are they to stop you? Enjoy your life.

PDA stuff is way too strict, especially with stuff like just holding hands. i personally dont care when people are having intense make out sessions in public. only prudes would make people stop that stuff. but alas there exists way too many prudes in the world today.

Hm. That's an interesting topic.

I think it is different with adults and teens, and just out in public or at school.

I am a teenager myself, and, like most others, I know firsthand the terrible grip of hormones! It can be difficult to focus on studies any way, but with all those added urges and emotions...

I dont know. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with hand-holding, but I think it's a matter of setting precedents. Remember that old story about giving a mouse a cookie? Let us horn-monsters hold each others hands, and we'll soon be reachin' in a little closer. I think that sort of activity would be best kept outside of school, but then again, if I had a significant other I might feel a different way. I don't believe that sort of thing has any place at work, so why should it at school?

To be honest, it can really be distracting. Who here, upon seeing a couple together (be it holding hands or kissing or sitting on each other's laps or whatever) doesn't feel something? Maybe you get some memories, a little flash back, maybe some longing, some jealousy? Or perhaps it turns you on (You naughty thing, you!) , or brings you back to a time when someone you loved broke your heart. I know it gets MY thoughts going a little, and since high/middle school can be an uncomfortable time anyway (and usually is) I don't think teens need their thoughts and urges stimulated more than they already are.

But outside of school, at the movies or at the mall, I view a little differently. I like seeing couples showing affinity with each other, so long as it doesn't go too far.

You know I used to be not ok with it, but later I just found out that I was jealous and I think thats why some people are against it(not that I'm saying anybody specific) but I agree that as long as it's not totally going all out, then it's fine.
Hugs and kisses are meant to be shared! (just between the people I mean XDD)
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I think PDA rules are required, but have gotten to strict. Hugging, holding hands, and light kissing Should be fine. You want a make out session, fine, but don't do it right in the middle of a crowd. Find a secluded bench, or go off to the side, and go nuts. By go nuts, of course, I quote ODST's superintendent with "Keep it Clean".

No hands under the shirt, no slobbering or lying on each other (laying you head in someones lap while they are sitting is ok, but I shouldn't have to point out the no face zone.) Showing you love someone shouldn't be restricted. Showing it in an over the top fashion is just trying to be obnoxious.

My rule of thumb is - if I wouldn't want to see my parents doing it, I shouldn't do it in public. I don't care if they hold hands or steal a kiss or two or hug...but nothing more please!

PDA is an interesting topic, and one that everyone sees in a different like. But I personally don't see a problem with people holding hands, giving each other a quick kiss, holding each other or even sitting on each others lap--as long as they are not like heavily making out and grinding up again each other.

But this is a topic of perception if you were to ask me. Because some people think holding each other is PDA while others think that is a mild form. You just have to ask yourself when kissing in public--- am i getting to heated? If the answer is yes, then your PDA is getting to a point where every one around you will look in disgust.

If you say no, then there is nothing wrong with your PDA. Because you can control yourself. Most people that have an issue is because they have either a. seen it first hand at the worst (i.e. someone having intercourse where everyone can see them) b. they have been in that position or even c. it was grounded into their head that it was wrong.

it is all how you precieve it and if you can contain yourself from doing something nasty in front of everyone.

i had kind of the same incident. only it was a bit worse. i am gay and my school wasn't very tolerant of it. it wasn't like my girlfriend and i were actually doing anything that every other straight couples were doing in the halls. in fact, we weren't as bad as everyone else. my girlfriend and i could be standing "too close" to each other right next to a straight couple heavily making out and we would be the ones getting into trouble. in fact this happen several times. i remember i once hugged my girlfriend goodbye and a teacher ripped us apart, almost dislocating my shoulder in the process. and we were always getting public humiliated when teachers would gang up on us and just scream at us like we were monsters. my whole senior year was like this. even the students would join in. we would be walking down the hallway and they would scream vulgar things at us. and nobody did anything. now i wouldn't be as offended if other couples, straight couples, didn't get the same treatment. i don't believe that p.d.a. is a terrible thing. there are its limits but, it should ultimately be the couples decision. you don't want to see it? then don't look.