Love is in the air at Melbourne Uni. Holding hands on South Lawn, sharing computers in the Bailleau, tables for two in union house; public displays of affection (henceforth referred to as “pda’s”) appear to be a growing phenomenon. Of course young love is a notoriously fickle thing, the perfectly volatile combination of hormones, interdependence, social pressures and youthful enthusiasm which all experience more fluctuation than Zimbabwean currency. Perhaps an awareness of the volatility adds to the appeal of pda’s – knowing that you may not be in such a position tomorrow so seize the day.
Yet such an attitude is neither unique to our generation nor our country. Pda’s are as common a sight in Paris as baguettes, crepes and road rage, indeed images of young couples along the banks of the Seine or in the many great Parisian gardens are as French as Nicolas Sarkozy himself. The French youth are renowned for overtly expressing themselves, which now seems to be commonplace around uni. Is such conduct dangerous as it can isolate couples from those around them, or should it simply be embraced?
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Talking purely about myself here; if I think about pdas as being dangerous, whilst alone, there’s no doubt they’re as dangerous as hell! Haha.
But I think you should embrace the pdas! Long live those wonderous moments, I say; go involve yourself in one! 🙂
Talking purely about myself here; if I think about pdas as being dangerous, whilst alone, there’s no doubt they’re as dangerous as hell! Haha.
But I think you should embrace the pdas! Long live those wonderous moments, I say; go involve yourself in one! 🙂