PDA: Public Displays of Affliction

By Pankaja

Ah, love. It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Two people, lost in their own world, sharing a tender moment in public. It’s enough to make your heart swell with joy. Unless, of course, you’re one of those people who can’t stand Public Displays of Affection (PDA).

For some reason, PDA seems to bother a lot of people. They roll their eyes, make disgusted noises, and generally act like they’re being personally affronted by the sight of two people in love. It’s like they’re thinking, “How dare these people be happy in my presence? Don’t they know I’m trying to be miserable here?”

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But seriously, why does PDA bother so many people? It’s not like it affects them in any way. Two people holding hands or sharing a quick kiss isn’t going to ruin anyone’s day. And it’s certainly not indecent by any stretch of the imagination.

Perhaps it’s because we live in an increasingly intolerant world. People seem to be getting more and more bothered by things that don’t concern them. Maybe it’s because we’re all so stressed out and unhappy that we can’t stand to see anyone else enjoying themselves.

But here’s the thing: love is a beautiful thing. And if two people want to share a tender moment in public, who are we to judge? As long as they’re not being indecent or causing a disturbance, let them be. Life is hard enough without getting worked up over something as harmless as PDA.

PDA may bother some people, but at the end of the day, it’s really not that big of a deal. Love is a beautiful thing and should be celebrated, not shunned. So next time you see two people sharing a tender moment in public, try to remember that their happiness isn’t hurting anyone. And who knows? Maybe it’ll even bring a smile to your face.