Mind your own beeswax …
Posted by Rick - 23/08/02 at 02:08:33 pmI love that Sarah and I get to share a portion of our commute together. Whether it be the bus or the subway, it is enjoyable to spend that precious extra time together before going our separate ways to our respective jobs. Sometimes we spend this time talking. Sometimes we read whatever books we may be reading. Sometimes we make out.
We are an affectionate couple. Ok… we are a very affectionate couple. But we aren’t vulgar or obscene. So I was a bit surprised when a woman on the Metro train the other day snidely told us to be “more considerate of the other passengers.”
“Excuse me?” I said looking over Sarah’s shoulder at this harpy sitting behind where we stood.
“You should be more considerate of the other passengers,” she repeated glancing around her as if looking for support.
“All I am doing is showing affection for the woman I love,” I said with a smile on my face, hugging Sarah closer to me.
She mumbled something else about being married and understanding, but continued to cop an attitude and say more stupid things.
“You have a newspaper. Why don’t you read it and mind your own business?” I finally told her.
She rustled her Washington Times and Sarah and I went back to showering each other with affection. A few stops later Ms. Buttinsky slinked off in a huff.
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“You have a newspaper. Why don’t you read it and mind your own business?”
Woohoo! That was a priceless response. I understand that some people get carried away and start groping and all, but I never saw a problem with two people snuggling and kissing.
Comment by sherry — August 23, 2002 #
I guess you’ve never been separated from a loved one or lost a spouse. Then it’s a pretty painful reminder of what you’ve lost, an excrutiating way to start the day. You can choose to show some restraint, but not all of us can get back what we’ve lost. Just a thought from one who thinks she’s done grieving until someone rubs her nose in her loss in public…
Comment by Lisa — August 23, 2002 #
who hasn’t been separated from a loved one? or been in love but unable to be together? or something? yeah, it hurts, but at worst it’s bittersweet, because the world is a better place when you’re in love, and therefore people who are in love make the world a better place. that’s what I think, anyway. so kiss her good. not that you need my approval!
Comment by rabi — August 24, 2002 #
Good for you, Rick. That’s telling the old prig.
Comment by Don — August 24, 2002 #
It’s funny how everyone wants to set up rules for the rest of the world. Maybe this woman is miserable about her love life. And yours is the response we all should give to people who want to have an opinion on our lives, when are simply being ourselves.
I’m glad you and your other half have a wonderful and affectionate relationship.
Comment by Beatriz — August 24, 2002 #
I have mixed feelings about this, to be honest. While I love canoodling with David per our cravings, whimsy, convenience, etc., I don’t enjoy making people uncomfortable in the process. There are enough other ways for me to enjoy my Pupper’s company that if someone has communicated discomfort with our behavior, it’s hardly putting me out to accomodate them. There are just far better issues than the right to PDA for me to crusade on behalf
Comment by Kim — August 25, 2002 #
B”H
boy, you guys wouldn’t even faze most of the riders on the nyc subway. as a matter of fact, you’d probably have a cheering section, depending on the time of day. eek.
Comment by jawrat — August 26, 2002 #
Mmmm, I think she was jealous. And if it’s too painful to see people in love, for whatever reason, just look the other way. Personally, it restores what little faith I have in human nature. And can’t it make you hope that one day you too will know love?
Comment by Suzy — August 27, 2002 #
Scully, rock and roll on that response. On the metro, when faced with the options of reading, listening to music, staring into space, or snuggling, I think it’s pretty clear what most folks would rather be doing. I’ve tried them all, bro, and I know from recent experience that snuggling is a much preferable option.
Comment by Aaron — August 28, 2002 #
My husband and I were talking last night and he mentioned this. You might remember i took umbrage at the “trashcan contents” post. With that in mind, I’m gonna add my .02. Lookit, I just don’t think it’s nice to flaunt one’s private stuff with the universe. When something is precious; it isn’t shared with just ANYBODY, it’s kept away, or kept private, for the right time and place. Also to be considered are the fact that other people, for whatever reason, may not want to witness your love-fest. I have seen children on subways subjected to public displays of affection, and you know what? It simply is unfair. I realize that modesty is unpopular these days, but it’s a good and healthy thing.
Comment by pnina — September 11, 2002 #
I have to ask the masses, why would the clothed (hope I am right on that:) and respectable affection of a couple upset anyone but the Grinch? This is the same population that watches violence and dysfunction on TV most everyday. And I don’t buy the ‘precious’ privacy argument, and god forbid children see adults treating each other with affection. I say kiss on Scully and Sarah!
Comment by Anna — September 20, 2002 #