Couples who Hold Hands

[MrCranky]

I’m interested in other people’s views on couples who walk around holding hands.

Do you and your partner do this?

We do, but I’ve noticed that I don’t really see others doing it and wondered if we’re perceived as a bit weird.

Agreed. I can’t help but think there’s additional issues at play which would explain the horror from them. It’s so strange otherwise. When we’re with people we love and are attracted to we want to touch them a lot. Whatever age.
My parents were kissing/cuddling/intimate into their 70s until my dad died.

Nah, that poster is making total sense.

I dont understand why on earth you would deliberately choose to go to a restaurant with tables so uncomfortably squashed up together you are practically sitting on other diner's laps when you are so extremely bothered and angry by anyone touching their spouse in any way.

Seems an odd choice 🤣

Oh and the ridiculous addition of "Masterchef"?- now who is showing off and being "performative"?

The irony is practically writing its own punchline

Honestly, it’s just a Mumsnet thread. Nothing to get upset about.

I’m very happy with my DP but can let go of his hand for a couple of hours. It’s just odd.

Oh, I’m not upset 😂 I’m thoroughly entertained. There’s a difference.

I had a good chuckle at your post.

Well I’m pleased you’ve calm down and all is well.

I totally agree with this. I can’t stand prime minsters and world leaders holding hand with their wives (almost always wives because they are almost always men). It looks so childish. Also, Harry and Meghan. The P&PoW don’t do it and I respect them more for it.

Me too, it was brilliant. Very impressed at how fancy it was.😂

Downmarket to fancy?

It’s called Aioli in Gateshead. If you’re ever in the North East it’s worth visiting. The food is stunning. The chef is extremely talented.

Brilliant, can we have more details please - I don't think you've shared enough! 😂

When we cross the road as I have zero sense of direction. Other than that - we still hold our DD’s hand and she‘s nearly 16!

So what if I share? What’s the problem with recommending a good restaurant?

You sound a bit defensive 😂. It’s just a Mumsnet thread.😂Maybe you should calm down!

I don’t know if you’re pissed or have maybe got some other issues, but you don’t sound stable. I think I’ll leave it here with my firm view in place that holding hands in bed or on the sofa is lovely, and holding hands in public places is ridiculous and unnecessary unless you are a teenager.

Yep let's agree to disagree, it's not a big deal!😎

We do. Always have and hopefully always will.

I’m pleased you’ve that your contributions were becoming unpleasant and odd 👍. Take care.

Have a lovely evening. I looked at that restaurant. £55 for 10 courses is extremely reasonable - must have really squeezed those tables in to make a profit!

😂 It’s just a difference of opinion!

It was £39.50 for nine courses. It’s a relatively new business and the food was insanely good.

Tables a bit squashed together though? Still for £39? It might be worth the nauseating hand holding couples?
It's been fun, I'm going to stop poking the bear, but I will keep holding hands with dh.

It was entirely worth it, and it was still odd that a couple had to sit and hold hands every second that they weren’t eating. I don’t think you know what poking the bear means and you seem to becoming strange again in your replies. This is a thread about holding hands, so people are replying with their opinions. It isn’t even a controversial subject.

Why would my husband not be able to peruse the underwear with me? If - as a assume - you mean 'looking at it on the hangers', which I don't really see as any different from me perusing the menswear section with him? Is he allowed in swimwear? Can I emerge from the changing room in a bikini or swimsuit to get his view? Just testing where the boundary lies 😉

As to peering into the changing rooms. Well yes, if one is in Primark or M&S I'd quite agree. On the other hand a lot of boutique lingerie stores fully expect this is one of the things that might happen. My own local one has two curtains with a chair in between for whoever is accompanying you if wanted. I fail to see what's weird about this tbh.

But yeah, more than 20 years here and we are hand holders so make of that what you will 😂

Thos thread has got so weird ...