Page 5 | To wish Sir Keir and his wife would not hold hands when working

BeaQuiet · 2024-07-10T09:23:14+00:00

They've arrived in Washington DC on official business clutching hands like the Macrons, the Obamas and the Sussexes. AiBU to find it a bit cringey? And before anyone asks, yes I do have bigger things to worry about but I fancy a chat.

venus7 · 11/07/2024 19:52

MyBirthdayMonth · 10/07/2024 10:49

I don't suppose Victoria eats very much anyway.

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Why on earth not? Are you implying an eating disorder?
She looks a normal size.
Dear god, can women NEVER be left alone from criticism of their bodies?

Janiie · 11/07/2024 19:26

'Some posters on here talk like it is a fun freebie holiday. He is representing our country as PM'

Exactly. Hold hands on fun freebie hols not representing our country as PM.

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 11/07/2024 19:14

BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 10:28

this is a you problem not a them problem

Do you speak like that in real life?

No hang ups. Happy to hold hands with DH now and then but not at work.

If DH and I worked in the same building / vicinity and therefore travelled there together, we'd likely hold hands without thinking while walking in. Some couples do actually just hold hands when out and about.

If we worked in the same place we'd probably not be all over each other but we wouldn't just stop having that affection for one another.

BustingBaoBun · 11/07/2024 19:03

Should he not have gone to the NATO summit? Should he not be on the world stage with other Leaders of countries?
Some posters on here talk like it is a fun freebie holiday. He is representing our country as PM, I appreciate that's difficult for some to stomach.

bergamotorange · 11/07/2024 18:46

Houseplanter · 11/07/2024 09:21

I wonder if Lady Starmer will hold his hand to take him to see the football on Sunday.

When he's finally finished jetting around maybe he'll crack on

Do you want the UK leader to be the only one not attending?? It is not 'jetting around' to attend a NATO summit. Embarrassing if you don't understand why he is there.

bergamotorange · 11/07/2024 18:42

cherish123 · 11/07/2024 17:52

What an unkind thing to say. I had great role models and a happy marriage. My DH is quite tactile in the house. I just personally think it's as if it's done for effect. When I was younger and saw people hold hands, I often thought it was quite possessive. I walked home with a couple holding hands when I was about 20 and felt uncomfortable.

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But it is not done for effect, why would you think that?

It is fine not to want to do it yourself, but it is rather strange to project a negative interpretation onto others.

bergamotorange · 11/07/2024 18:40

Janiie · 11/07/2024 18:00

Ok yes you've said a few times now that you disagree wirh me, just stop quoting me perhaps and ignore me?

However. Image counts. These leaders have got to look the part and he does not. Think even Corbyn looked like he was made of stronger stuff than dear Keir.

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Are you sure you know who Starmer is???

He looks prime ministerial.

wooda180 · 11/07/2024 18:37

I'm not entirely sure you'll be able to handle this but when I've gone to see DH at work and vise versa we've kissed each other hello and goodbye 🤭.

Oblomov24 · 11/07/2024 18:25

I like couples holding hands.

AnnieSnap · 11/07/2024 18:19

Yes YABU 🙄

newnamethanks · 11/07/2024 18:17

Alternative facts, presumably.

BustingBaoBun · 11/07/2024 18:14

i think Keir Starmer totally looks the part. Very Prime Ministerial. Unlike some of his predecessors... no need to mention names, it's obvious.

Mimsyduck · 11/07/2024 18:14

I agree it’s unnecessary. I think it’s to make them appear wholesome and innocent when those that have their eyes open and not brainwashed by main stream media know they are anything but. It’s all about image less about facts

ilovegranny · 11/07/2024 18:07

Not at work. Not in church. Otherwise, personal choice and completely inoffensive.

SerendipityJane · 11/07/2024 18:06

Doubledenim305 · 11/07/2024 18:04

I'm much more concerned about starmer allowing our missiles to be shot into Russia😬

Not much point in having them otherwise.

Just a reminder to that little man Putin that he's fooling no one. If he doesn't like it, I am sure he'll deploy the Nige-01 missile system.

tommyhoundmum · 11/07/2024 18:05

Lady Starmer will be there as there will be a ladies programme

cardibach · 11/07/2024 18:05

Doubledenim305 · 11/07/2024 18:04

I'm much more concerned about starmer allowing our missiles to be shot into Russia😬

By a sovereign nation and in company with the missiles originating in the US?

Doubledenim305 · 11/07/2024 18:04

I'm much more concerned about starmer allowing our missiles to be shot into Russia😬

cardibach · 11/07/2024 18:02

Janiie · 11/07/2024 18:00

Ok yes you've said a few times now that you disagree wirh me, just stop quoting me perhaps and ignore me?

However. Image counts. These leaders have got to look the part and he does not. Think even Corbyn looked like he was made of stronger stuff than dear Keir.

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I’ll ignore you when you stop presenting arrant nonsense as fact…

Janiie · 11/07/2024 18:00

cardibach · 11/07/2024 17:54

I think you’ll find you are in a minority. He looks totally fine. I don’t see a grin, never mind a rictus one. I see a smile. I don’t think anyone not rabidly anti Labour/Starmer would see what you see.

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Ok yes you've said a few times now that you disagree wirh me, just stop quoting me perhaps and ignore me?

However. Image counts. These leaders have got to look the part and he does not. Think even Corbyn looked like he was made of stronger stuff than dear Keir.

cardibach · 11/07/2024 17:56

cherish123 · 11/07/2024 17:52

What an unkind thing to say. I had great role models and a happy marriage. My DH is quite tactile in the house. I just personally think it's as if it's done for effect. When I was younger and saw people hold hands, I often thought it was quite possessive. I walked home with a couple holding hands when I was about 20 and felt uncomfortable.

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That’s really unusual. Most people don’t see it like that as far as I can see.

cardibach · 11/07/2024 17:54

Janiie · 11/07/2024 17:46

Look we all see different things. You mustn't take it all so personally.

To me he looks out of his depth and that rictus grin very forced. You see a self assured politician 🤷‍♀️. We don't have to agree, it's fine to have opposing views y'know.

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I think you’ll find you are in a minority. He looks totally fine. I don’t see a grin, never mind a rictus one. I see a smile. I don’t think anyone not rabidly anti Labour/Starmer would see what you see.

cherish123 · 11/07/2024 17:52

prettybird · 10/07/2024 22:25

Posted early by mistake .

What sad role models she must have had.

I'm not from a "touchy-feely-huggy" family - yet I still regularly saw my parents holding hands, even into their 60s (mum died at 72 after developing a head-injury induced dementia ) and even, , kissing in front of us The tenderness they had for each other was special (not saying they didn't argue - of course they did - but their marriage was solid - a fantastic example to emulate).

Dh and I are married 26 years, together 31 years and still link arms when we go for our regular walks around the local pond to feed the swans and ducks.

Shock horror

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What an unkind thing to say. I had great role models and a happy marriage. My DH is quite tactile in the house. I just personally think it's as if it's done for effect. When I was younger and saw people hold hands, I often thought it was quite possessive. I walked home with a couple holding hands when I was about 20 and felt uncomfortable.

Janiie · 11/07/2024 17:46

cardibach · 11/07/2024 16:54

But in which ones does he look terrified please? He looks self assured and comfortable to me - an£ the other leaders look comfortable with him.

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Look we all see different things. You mustn't take it all so personally.

To me he looks out of his depth and that rictus grin very forced. You see a self assured politician 🤷‍♀️. We don't have to agree, it's fine to have opposing views y'know.

cardibach · 11/07/2024 17:34

EasternStandard · 11/07/2024 17:32

I more meant the drip drip, delegitimising the gov etc

I know what you meant. I think the people I mention a)started it and b)are overreacting more.