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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 13 MIN

237: Is it Gross To Kiss On Public Transport? Talking About Public Displays of Affection (PDA).

from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

A packed train. Nowhere to look. A couple passionately eating each other’s faces right in front of you.In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into public displays of affection (PDA) and ask the uncomfortable question: when does romantic become inconsiderate? From kissing on crowded trains to handsy butt grabs, to cultural differences between Paris, Amsterdam and Australia, they unpack where the line is and who gets to decide it.Is PDA harmless love in action? Or does it cross into forcing strangers into your intimate moment? And if they’re free to kiss, are you free to say you’re uncomfortable?Topics coveredWhat counts as PDA: from holding hands to full-on snogging Kissing on public transport versus open spaces Cultural differences in public affection Why passionate public kissing can feel intrusive Who decides what’s appropriate in shared spaces Should you ever call someone out for excessive PDA?Where do you draw the line between sweet affection and too much information?--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast

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A packed train. Nowhere to look. A couple passionately eating each other’s faces right in front of you. In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into public displays of affection (PDA) and ask the uncomfortable question: when does romantic become inconsiderate? From kissing on crowded trains to handsy butt grabs, to cultural differences between Paris, Amsterdam and Australia, they unpack where the line is and who gets to decide it. Is PDA harmless love in action? Or does it cross into forcing st...

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