I know it sounds crazy but your public display of affection toward your significant other can actually save your failing relationship. Here’s how.
Everybody wants to be loved and appreciated. It’s a human instinct
that has affected us forever. That’s why we bond so closely with certain
people and why we spend so long trying to find someone who makes us
feel special. Which is why your public display of affection toward your
partner can actually save your relationship.
If you’re going through a tough time together, as all couples do, you
need to remember to give your partner some loving. No matter how you
feel about them in that moment, showing them you still appreciate them,
even when you’re upset, is super important for maintaining a healthy
relationship.
Relationships are work and you always need to be putting forth effort
You can’t just start dating someone and then let the relationship run
its course. They require active effort every single day. That might
sound a little scary and like a lot of work and that’s because
relationships do take a lot of work.
However, you don’t have to make it as extensive as that. Something as
small as telling someone you love them during the day can be enough.
Regardless, you always have to try to maintain a happy relationship. It
doesn’t just happen.
How a simple public display of affection can save your entire relationship
I know how hard it can be to go through difficult times in a
relationship. You’re angry with them, upset at the situation, and the
last thing you want to do is pull them in close while you’re out in
public.
But that might actually be what they need. Here’s how showing your
partner a public display of affection can make your relationship a lot
better.
#1 It shows your commitment. Couples who are
actively showing signs of affection out in the open are usually way more
confident in their relationship. Why? Because it shows your commitment.
You’re showing the entire world you want to be with that person and
that person only.
You’re not afraid who sees. That’s important for your partner to know
and feel if you want to make our relationship better.
#2 It makes them feel appreciated. A lack of feeling
appreciated is one of the main reasons couples end up breaking up. They
don’t feel like their efforts are acknowledge and that sucks. They work
so hard just to get nothing in return.
Public display of affection is a great way to remedy that. By
actively showing the person you love and care about them in front of
tons of other people, you’re showing them you appreciate what they do
for you.
#3 Being cared for publically just feels better sometimes. Sometimes
it means more to be cared about in public than in private. There’s
something more meaningful about a partner who doesn’t care if the world
sees how much they love you. It can have a bigger impact and therefore,
can save our relationship if it’s in trouble.
#4 If you have kids, it’s good for them to see. Showing
your kids how great it is to appreciate and care for your partner can
be great for them. When they see how good you are to each other, it sets
their own standards for a partner early on.
They’ll require more love and appreciation later in life and this
will help them find a great significant other of their own. And when you
do right by your kids, you feel better as a team.
#5 It establishes a connection, even in rough times. You
could be very upset with each other about something at home but when
you get out in public and still hold hands, it shows the connection you
truly have. It tells the world that, no matter what, you’re partners.
You’re a team. That mindset can be super beneficial to the both of you
in keeping your relationship happy and healthy.
How to use PDA effectively to help maintain a happy relationship
Just like with anything else, too much can be a bad thing. You never
want your public display of affection to go overboard and make other
people uncomfortable. Here are small things you can do to show your
partner how much you love them in public.
#1 Hold your partner’s hand. This is a fairly
innocent way of showing the world that the other person is yours and
that you like it that way. Just grab their hand as you’re strolling down
the street.
#2 Rub their back. This is not only appropriate,
it’s really cute, too. Everyone knows just how great and relaxing a back
rub is. Sitting behind your significant other and giving them one is a
fantastic way to show your affection for them.
#3 Whisper something sweet in their ear. You’ll get
major bonus points for saying something genuinely adorable and it looks
really cute from afar too. It’s also pretty innocent, especially since
people can’t hear what you say.
#4 Kiss their cheek. This is a very kind gesture that’s also very romantic. Plus, it’s not gross and it won’t make other people uncomfortable at all.
#5 Caress their face. If you’re feeling especially
mushy and romantic, caress your partner’s face and tell them how much
they mean to you. Not only will they feel like the center of your
universe, it’ll feel that way, too.
#6 Wrap your arms around them from behind. This is
the classic, adorable thing people do when they’re feeling especially
affectionate toward their partner. Just grab their waist and give them a
big hug. They’ll feel the love and everyone else will be able to feel
it, too.
#7 A small kiss on the lips. You really have to be
careful about kissing in public because, for some reason, people find it
to be inappropriate. However, a simple peck on the lips is usually
tolerated by others and it’s a cute way of showing how you feel about
your significant other.
#8 Put your arm around them. While you’re sitting
together, just drape an arm over them. This is another thing that shows
you two are an item that’s not overkill.
#9 Slap their butt playfully. You can really only do
this if you keep it pretty low key. Many people do this as their
partner is getting up while they’re still sitting. It’s basically a
simple way of saying, “Hey babe, you look sexy,” without actually using
those words.
#10 Comb a hand through their hair. If they have
hair, run a hand through it or even play with it if it’s long. Not only
does this usually feel very good for them, it’s a sign of affection that
people can’t really get mad at you for doing.
Showing your partner you still love and care about them even
when you’re going through a rough patch is super important. A little
public display of affection now and then reestablishes your commitment
and shows your appreciation.
