Couples holding hands is really cheesy beyond the teenage years

[HamptonLucy]

I've been watching several episodes of Escape to the Country (please don't judge me too harshly). Almost all the couples clutch each others hands on the sofa and cling on to one another for dear life when they're trundling around the countryside with lovely Alistair, Nicki Chapman or Jules.

Do you think it's a bit cheesy? The Obamas, the Macrons, Harry & Meghan, the Clooneys - all serial offenders.

Are you long term single?

Nope

I think it’s lovely. Once the affection goes in a relationship, what’s the point?

Don’t be daft, I’ve been married for 20 years and love holding my DH’s hand.

Are you long term single?

No. Are you?

You’d hate us then.

No I think it's lovely. Not enough love in the world anyway let's not snuff it out.

Once the affection goes in a relationship

Other - some would say better ways - of showing affection.

Some people like it, even though I don’t I don’t have a problem with other people doing it.

Does it matter what other people do?

It's fine. It's not like they're snogging on the park bench.

No, I think it’s nice.

We do this in our 30s/40s, seems normal. Wouldn't think anything of it if people don't either

I've been holding DH's hand since we were teenagers. We're now well in our forties. It's habit. (It's also great for helping me during a bout of vertigo). We don't do it or not do it based on what other people think. We do it because we love each other, and are used to the physical expression of care. And will hopefully be still doing it in our eighties. Onlookers can think what they like. And we'll keep on holding the hand of the one we love.

Not trying to be mean but I do find your view a bit strange. I love holding DH's hand or arm when we're walking. It's actually one of the small pleasures of being married.

What are your approved ways of showing affection?

What a strange post. What could be "cheesy" about a couple of pensioners holding hands? Or any age group?

My parents held hands in their 90s, brings a lump to my throat to think of it.

Other - some would say better ways - of showing affection.

Well sure, but I think there are laws against those in public. . .

cling on to one another for dear life when they're trundling around the countryside

That made me laugh 😂 my partner is much more cuddly that I am, I can see your point OP.

What’s another, better way of showing affection in public? Genuinely interested, can’t think of one!

I love holding hands! With DS, with DH, with my mum.. anyone suitable.
It's friendly and reassuring YABU!

Does it matter what other people do?

What are you doing on MN?!

I don't see it as cheesy at all. What a weird thing to think. Couples hold hands.
Do you not touch your partner op?

What are you doing on MN?!

You have a point!