I love being in physical contact with my man.. in public though, I'm too shy to go beyond a light kiss and holding hands or putting an arm around him as we walk.. I have a feeling, that if I were not a big guy, people would express some form of disgust as we walk by like this (seeing how many religious people are around this area.. >.&lt But as it is, they keep their mouths shut, and their hands to themselves.. So I am happy with what we do.

I wouldn't ever make out in public, I have once, and only once.. grabbed a handful of booty as we walked.. but only because he did it first.. and there was no one around at the time..

So yea.. Keep it reasonably clean, and I am all for PDA.

I personally think its healthy to be open in any relationship, but, as with anything, there has to be some sort of line. PDA really depends on the circumstances. For instance, if you're at somewhere incredibly diverse with thoughts, (Oh, I don't know, school or any general social collision area, per say?) then it's probably best to do anything too extreme.
So, as far as PDA, what it really boils down to is the your judgment, your partner's judgment, and your general surrounding's judgment (if you even care).

If you get rejected, there's always an underlying issue.

If your significant other gets emabarrased by PDA's, approach the situation lightly. Talk to them about it. Find out exactly what it is that embarrasses them. It could be that they're not as comfortable displaying their sexuality as you are. I mean, I've never seen a straight guy with a PDA problem.

Try to slowly work them out of it. Start with small steps, like putting your hand on his arm every now and then. And be as patient as possible. Pushing them is definately not going to make them feel any better about things.

I love PDA.
Holding hands.
Sitting on his lap.
Letting him wrap his arms around me from behind.
Hugging him tight.
Giving him little pecks on the cheek or even a passionate make out session.
I have absolutely no problem with PDA.. I mean.. We don't have to like make out or fondle each other... but I would be hurt if he refused to hold my hand...
PDA is assuring in some ways...
Like.. he's not ashamed to let people know he is gay and he loves me...
:}

If I were to get rejected for something as small as a hand to hold on to, I'd be so crushed. That would... hurt, A LOT! But I could understand that some people aren't comfortable with being gay to the entire world. Unfortunately, in society, the first reaction for two men holding hands is either to cover the children's eyes or to yell "HOMO!"

In high school, it's a total "NO-NO". If two guys were holding hands in the halls, they'd get beef from the principal, not to mention all the talk from fellow classmates.

I am a fan of PDA, as long as they are relevant to the social situation... groping in the line to Disneyland may not go down too well (Be a good laugh though)

I would be totally cool if my bf wasn't into PDA, i may be a little confused he was out and it was around friends but i could deal with it. Of course in the long term i would love it if he was able to but hey love is between 2 people.

Steve

It depends on the PDA, holding hands and kissing are ok but Im not about to pull my girl (not that I have one ) off onto a random couch and make out with her. Thats just the wrong place at the wrong time!

As long as the genitalia are left out of the picture, I have no qualms with PDAs...now, if two people (or more, for that matter) are making out in such a fashion that it appears as though someone's face has been eaten, that I might find a bit disturbing, and it's not something that I'd do myself, but holding hands, hugs, light kissing...fine by me....

I don't think I'd feel really put off by a partner's refusal to engage in a PDA, because it may not be something that they're comfortable with, and that's fine....

I'm happy with holding hands and kissing in public, I've unfortunately had a few comments, but they're mostly from bald drunk middle age men so I haven't taken any notice yet. Obviously I wouldn't do it somewhere where we didn't feel safe.

I don't really care what other people do...but as Joe said if genitals are involved then things start to get a bit icky...and face-eating's fine in private or out of the way but not in the middle of the street please!

ok, welll...
I love to be the guy who can walk through my city center and hold hands with my guy!!!

and a few months ago i had a bf who wouldnt even do that in the darkness of a cinema

and it hurt, me not being able to get close to him in that way..
him saying no, or pushing my away...
not even a hug goodbye was given.

I knew it would last, i need to be shown the love or whats the point of having a relationship...

Straight couples get to do that in public, so why cant i!!? x