PDA in School... When is it Appropriate?

So...here’s the sitch... I think that the majority of us can agree that PDA in some situations is totally okay. There is, however, a fine line between PDA on a date versus PDA in school. This is a line that I am seeing get crossed way too many times.

No one is in favor of seeing you devour your significant other’s lips mid-hallway. It creates an uncomfortable space in an environment that is intented for learning. I guess the biggest curiosity that haunts me is what even puts people in the right mood to act out

Appropriate Pda

HAND HOLDING: Hand hold while making your way down the hallway is not a big deal. This is prob ably the most accepted form of PDA. Show your partner you care without making others uncomfy.

HUGGING: Hugging is also acceptable, but don’t stay too long and embrace each other awkwardly... you know who you are...

ARM AROUND THE SHOULDER: No issues with a nice wrap around the shoulder, but, again, to an extent. Shoulder and shoulder only, bud.

these sexual urges. I’m in the corner stressing about possibly failing my AP stats test and Johnny and Sarah are breathing down each other’s necks.

One argument in defense of this behavior is that the couples are not able to see each other outside of school. I combat this by saying I don’t believe a relationship should be at a physical level yet if they really have not had time to explore their dynamic outside of their math class. However, if one is going to practice PDA in school, it’s important to establish what’s acceptable and what’s not...

Innapropriate Pda

GROPING: Being overlytouchy with your significant other is generally not recieved well by others in a public space. If you are aware your actions are making things awkward, WHY ARE YOU STILL DOING IT?

MAKING OUT: Save this for your own time, PLEASE. We are at school. No one should be coming into school in the mood to touch tongues with someone else. We are learning, PEOPLE.

- INDECENT EXPOSURE: I shouldn’t have to elaborate on this one... keep your privates to yourself. Please and thank you.