I have a large group of friends spanning different age groups. I’m the oldest and very much the mum of the group.
Recently, two of the younger friends started dating one another. They are madly in love. I am so happy for them. They couldn’t be more perfect for each other.
However, their public displays of affection are so over the top that I realised was finding I felt really uncomfortable around them when they were together.
It was such a strong feeling of discomfort that I was even wondering if it was some kind of subconscious suppressed jealousy that I didn’t know I had.
On Friday a bunch of us got together (they weren’t there) and it turns out, it isn’t just me - we all feel the same and their level of public affection is making everyone squirm. Apparently I’ve only seen the half of it. Some of the stories were quite shocking.
Our friends have asked me if I’d be willing to say something to them.
I’m torn on it though. It seems so mean to point it out. They’re so happy and in love and young.
On the other hand, as much as we all joked about it, it genuinely is giving everyone the heebie jeebies and they’re making themselves a bit of a laughing stock in the group.
AIBU to give them a gentle hint that maybe the groping is better kept for private moments, or am I being a killjoy?
TBH, I really don’t want to be the one to raise it!