To be sickened by a couple who piles on the PDA every time one of them gets up to go to the toilet?

WavesofIrritation · 2024-09-10T19:42:53+00:00

I’m currently in a restaurant, and there’s a couple at a nearby table who are going overboard with the PDA. Every time one of them gets up to go to the toilet, they kiss, hug, and basically act like they won’t see each other again for years! It’s making the atmosphere uncomfortable, and I feel like I can’t enjoy my meal without being subjected to it. AIBU to think this level of PDA is just too much in a public place?

BMW6 · 10/09/2024 22:27

Yeah, they're doing coke in the loos.

SugarHorseSpooks · 10/09/2024 22:23

WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 20:47

I am dining alone, which might explain why I’ve noticed it more. But even then, it’s hard not to see when it’s happening right in front of my line of sight every time one of them moves. I get that a bit of affection is normal, but the intensity of it each time just seems excessive in a restaurant setting.

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but then its subjective on what levels are acceptable depending on the people themselves etc ?

ItTook8WibesToKnow7WasEnough · 10/09/2024 21:45

Sounds like they are those insecure, jealous, toxic, controling couple.
Just be glad you don’t know them and you only have to suffer their show once…

Stravaig · 10/09/2024 21:40

You could go over to their table, announce you're popping to the loo, and request the requisite preparatory snog, which is clearly an integral part of local toileting rituals. Then tell us what happens.

HeySummerWhereAreYou · 10/09/2024 21:39

You're a single woman, and she wants you to know her man is not available. Stop looking at them and she won't think you're after him (or after a threesome!)

You do seem VERY invested in this couple. It's a bit odd!

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:36

I’m about to leave now, as I finished my food a little while ago. They’ve kissed again, and the lady has just gotten up . This place closes at 11,so hopefully, they achieve whatever it is they’re aiming for before then

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:33

Mercedes45 · 10/09/2024 21:06

We used to double date with a couple like this. It was cringe inducing stuff.

Yeah, I can imagine how uncomfortable that would have been. It’s definitely one of those situations where too much PDA makes things awkward for everyone around

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:30

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:27

It's not a problem, it's just weird.

And unless you're eating and typing, the service must be shit.

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Fair enough, it might seem weird to some. The service has been fine, I’m just trying to make the most of the time alone. Everyone has their own way of passing the time!

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Jaggy1 · 10/09/2024 21:30

Yeah they’re going to the toilet for lines and the affection is a cover up for handing the bag between them for sure 🤣

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:29

Wineandcupcakes · 10/09/2024 21:23

I think maybe it just feels like five mins to you. Because basically you have told us In 30 mins, they’ve spent 15 in the toilet and 7 kissing, so less than 7 mins at their table.

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Alright time police! I get that it might seem like my timing is off. It feels like a lot more when you’re sitting right next to it. Regardless of the exact timing, the PDA has been distracting and they’ve gotten up multiple times.

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SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:27

WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:25

My comment was in jest, just trying to pass the time while dining alone. I had a book with me before I started posting and am now using my phone. Didn’t realise that was a problem.

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It's not a problem, it's just weird.

And unless you're eating and typing, the service must be shit.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:25

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:21

Why?

You're in a restaurant and you've spent half an hour on a chat forum.

You might as well have just sat home with a takeaway.

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My comment was in jest, just trying to pass the time while dining alone. I had a book with me before I started posting and am now using my phone. Didn’t realise that was a problem.

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Wineandcupcakes · 10/09/2024 21:23

WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:19

It genuinely feels like the PDA is excessive. I’m not making it up, just sharing what’s happening. I’ll try to be more precise if they keep this up!

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I think maybe it just feels like five mins to you. Because basically you have told us In 30 mins, they’ve spent 15 in the toilet and 7 kissing, so less than 7 mins at their table.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:22

AgnesX · 10/09/2024 21:04

Where is it.... remember to avoid it. What age are the pair?

Not Macdonald's?

They look like they’re in their late 20s. We’re not in a fast-food place, just a normal restaurant where their PDA is increasingly hard to ignore

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VelvetUndergrounds · 10/09/2024 21:21

Sounds like coke... How much food have they actually consumed....?! 🤔

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:21

WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:19

It genuinely feels like the PDA is excessive. I’m not making it up, just sharing what’s happening. I’ll try to be more precise if they keep this up!

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Why?

You're in a restaurant and you've spent half an hour on a chat forum.

You might as well have just sat home with a takeaway.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:19

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:13

They both stood up, and kissed for like 2 mins

No they didn't.

2 minutes is actually quite a long time. Almost the same time it takes to boil an egg.

If any of this is true, I reckon your timing's way off.

ETA: Just saw the 5 minute claim and that's even more ridiculous.

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It genuinely feels like the PDA is excessive. I’m not making it up, just sharing what’s happening. I’ll try to be more precise if they keep this up!

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cookiebee · 10/09/2024 21:19

This reminds me of sitting in a pub years ago with my parents, there was a couple at the next table all over each other, my mum made such comments as

“well their hardly spring chickens are they!”

”That definitely ain’t his wife the way they are carrying on!”

”I thought he was gonna have her over the fucking table!”

I miss her judgmental observations 😂

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:14

Webbymeister · 10/09/2024 21:02

Are they doing coke?

I’m not sure, I haven’t seen anything that makes me think that (besides the constant getting up?)

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SaffronsMadAboutMe · 10/09/2024 21:13

WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 20:50

Well, the first time; they both got up together to go to the toilet. They both stood up, and kissed for like 2 mins, so I thought one of them was leaving or something. They vanished for 5 mins, after the big kiss, so I thought they had gone but they went to the toilet.

10 mins later, the lady got up and went to his side kissed is face off for 5 mins, went to the toilet and came back. Then shortly after, the guy went to her side kissed her face off and went to the toilet and came back!

So 3 times so far in like half an hour!

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They both stood up, and kissed for like 2 mins

No they didn't.

2 minutes is actually quite a long time. Almost the same time it takes to boil an egg.

If any of this is true, I reckon your timing's way off.

ETA: Just saw the 5 minute claim and that's even more ridiculous.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:12

anotherbaby3 · 10/09/2024 21:01

Too much 😬😂 my cousin and her boyfriend do that every Christmas sitting in the middle of the living room with the whole family there. It’s so uncomfortable!

Oh wow, that sounds really awkward! 🤣🤣
It’s definitely uncomfortable when PDA becomes so public. I guess some people just don’t mind the audience! Your comment has given me a good laugh.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 20:50

Well, the first time; they both got up together to go to the toilet. They both stood up, and kissed for like 2 mins, so I thought one of them was leaving or something. They vanished for 5 mins, after the big kiss, so I thought they had gone but they went to the toilet.

10 mins later, the lady got up and went to his side kissed is face off for 5 mins, went to the toilet and came back. Then shortly after, the guy went to her side kissed her face off and went to the toilet and came back!

So 3 times so far in like half an hour!

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Are they eating food? Or just visiting the loo a lot and getting frisky?

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:09

CrouchingTigerHiddenChocolate · 10/09/2024 20:57

In the last 30 mins they have spent at least 15 minutes in the toilet or kissing?

They are probably sending each other dirty pics, or running off to call their husband/wife.

Yeah it’s definitely a lot of back and forth.
I’m almost convinced they’ll be doing the same in the toilets as they’ve just got up again! 🤣

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EmmaOvary · 10/09/2024 21:08

Coke.

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WavesofIrritation · 10/09/2024 21:06

Vanfan · 10/09/2024 20:53

I dont think they are going to the toilet for a wee.👃

It’s certainly starting to seem that way! Whatever the reason, it’s definitely making their PDA even more noticeable

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