P.D.A. An abbreviation for 'Public Displays of Affection', but in my opinion, I think that it's pretty interchangeable with 'Puke-inducing Displays of Affection.' Call me a cynic, an idiot or just a bitter single - but I honestly believe that there is a time and a place for sticking your tongue down your boyfriend's throat.

Love is great, don't get me wrong. I'm all for being with that one person who makes you happy, but seriously, do innocent 3 year olds walking around with their little teddies need to bear witness to two hormonal teenagers hitting it off on a park bench? I mean, there's just some stuff that that child will never be able to un-see.

Now, believe it or not, I also care about people's safety. Holding hands in public? Giving your boyfriend a hug or a quick kiss? No problem whatsoever. But, there is a point where sticking your tongue down someone else's throat and groping every possible part of their body is going to pose a slight danger to you and your cuddle bunny. I mean, does it really take an Einstein, to realise that full frontal snogging with someone on a busy street with pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles whizzing past is not exactly the best idea ever conceived?

And, in case you think I might be over exaggerating, please realise that I have had the not-so-pleasure of walking past a very 'hands-on' couple in the street while on holiday. Let's just say it involved a lot of eating each other's faces, a little distraction on their part, and their not-so-graceful trip off a curb onto a street of bustling traffic. Oh, did I mention the bus that nearly turned them into pancakes? Sorry, my bad.

Although some people think P.D.Aing in public is just: The cutest. Thing. Ever. I'd say quite a few would suggest otherwise. If we're being honest, looking at other people trying to replicate Fifty Shades of Grey in the park or in the mall can be hella awkward for the rest of us. Generally speaking, one of two things can happen:

1. The person feels indescribably awkward and tries to look anywhere but the fountain where the two people are practically kissing each other's gag reflexes.

2. They look down at the overpriced watermelon sorbet that they bought and weirdly it just doesn't seem so appetising anymore...

In conclusion: I'm all for spreading the love, but I'm not quite all for spreading the infectious awkwardness that is public displays of affection.