Indian society needs a change

[u/midnightAbrocoma331]

Why is public affection still treated like some kind of crime in India?

Every time my partner and I meet, something as simple as sharing a kiss or hugging each other tightly turns into a mission. Instead of just enjoying the moment, we're constantly looking for a private corner where we won't be judged, stared at, or interrupted.

And even when we finally find a quiet spot, there's always that one random uncle who suddenly appears out of nowhere and decides it's his responsibility to monitor our lives. We're not bothering anyone, we're not hurting anyone, yet somehow our existence becomes everyone's concern.

What's frustrating is that basic affection between two consenting adults is still seen as "inappropriate" by so many people. Meanwhile, staring, moral policing, and invading other people's privacy are somehow considered acceptable.

It's 2026. Maybe it's time we stopped acting like a couple sharing a kiss is a threat to society and started teaching people to mind their own business.

Not every hug is indecent. Not every kiss is obscene. Sometimes two people just miss each other and want to be close for a moment.

That's it. Let people live.

[u/Repulsive-Price3782]

You are not entirely right.

First I'm happy that you got bf/gf but also jealous so don't try to do that infront of me.

Second for your kissing stuff I may suffer. Suppose you're going out with your family and then suddenly the couple opposite of you starts kissing aggressively. It would affect negetively and your parents might think you also do this stuff when you go outside and they will be strict about your going out with friends.

Third bad influence on children.

Fourth doing those stuffs in public property is like attending an important call in the middle of the road and expecting everyone to stop making sound for you.

Not every hug is indecent but all the indecent stuffs start from hugs and kisses. So if you want to do those stuffs then don't do it infront of others.

[u/Lanky_Sense3618 → u/Repulsive-Price3782]

Indian movies with its item songs, objectification of women, romanticized stalking and normalisation of sexual assault between men AND women has done enough to influence the children already. They openly watch these movies in the comfort of their homes but God forbid kids glance at a couple kissing in public because clearly the makeout sections in Indian movie is very sanskari. Among the people who judge two consenting adults for showing affection in public, it is typically the uncles and aunties staring at them, not the other way around. You can ignore a beggar right up in your face asking for money like a blind man, but suddenly people become morality police the moment they see romantic affection between adults they are bitterly lacking in their own lives. It is easier for people to digest these things when one of the parties never consented and couldn't say no it seems.

Do you know what I do when I see people performing PDA near my 10 year old sister? I just move on. Literally. When my sister asked me questions about it, I was honest. It is things people do in romantic relationships at an appropriate age. It is part of sex ed and keeping her in the dark or scaring her as if it's a taboo thing won't stop her from doing these things as a teenager. It will just mean she will be unaware of the consequences and social stigma. I'd rather have her do these things with full knowledge and awareness, rather than be confused and afraid when it occurs.

It's literally that easy you guys. Just don't bother people minding their own business. You aren't a hero here, you are just trying to look morally superior.

[u/Repulsive-Price3782 → u/Lanky_Sense3618]

First para: I don't watch those movies cause my parents never let me watch movies when I was kid and as an adult I've lost interest. And begger problem is entirely different. It still bothers me to look at their poor state but I alone or you alone can't do anything. If government takes them somewhere else and manages their food sources we might reduce homeless people. Another thing to notice is if homeless people can't sustain themselves how the f they're having kids ? Those homeless are really inhumane and use their child as a source of income. I think a lot about this but still don't know why government doesn't do a shi about this.

Second para: Holding hand and then hugging or kissing on the cheek is still fine but french kiss and those activities which those horny couples do I'm against all of those. If you wanna do that just go home or somewhere where people can't see you easily. Don't do those on railway platform.

Third para: If you guys wanna do it then do it somewhere else just don't do it where people can easily see you like in railway station and in restaurants.