A Time And Place For Everything

OK, so recently I was out with my husband at a very public place and this couple sitting very close to us was completely oblivious to the fact that, there were people around them (shocking, I know). That's great you're in love! I however, do not need to witness the groping, extensive kissing and  entangled cuddling. It's one thing to talk about it with friends, but I do not want to see two total strangers (or anyone I know for that matter) acting like they are sitting on their couch, you know, behind closed doors. I mean her hair was getting all tangled up in his over-gelled George Clooney haircut. I am not anti-affection, quite the opposite actually. I believe in hugging and a kiss on the cheek every time I see someone I love BUT I do this with my husband, my friends and my family. No discrimination, if it's appropriate with my mother in law, I am pretty sure nobody will take offense if I do the same with my spouse. I know no one wants to see Nick and I acting like idiots in public. Nor do I want to see anyone else. A quick butt grab is my limit. If I see a couple holding hands or sharing a quick kiss, I think it's sweet.

To me, it's a cry for attention and overcompensating for something that is missing in your relationship if you feel the need to be all over your other half in public. I don't even care if you just met. You (or both of you) are incredibly insecure if you need to claim your territory. Furthermore if you really can't stand to not be touching each other (get a little self control) maybe you should have stayed home. As in, where no one has to watch you act like a fool. I mean, you wouldn't walk in to a crowded room of strangers and yell at the top of you're lungs that you just LOVE the person you're there with! (Frankly, none of us are Tom Cruise and even he looked extremely silly on Oprah that one time.) When you are all over each other, you might as well be shouting that. It's also dis-respectful plain and simple, not only to the people around you but also to your relationship. That kind of intense affection, is a private matter because with it, you can lead up to an incredibly intimate and very private act. That shouldn't be shared with people if it's going to mean something to you. More than just casual affection, such as making out, groping and grabbing and wrapping yourselves around each other because you just can't get close enough should be done in private. 

I know some people get all riled up when others watch them be super affectionate (or more than that.....) but if that's the case, put it on the Internet. That way the people who actually want to watch you, can, and the rest of us, don't have to.