For context, my friends recently got together with someone they just became close to last week. I’m okay with them being a couple, but the sudden PDA is making me really uncomfortable. The first time we saw them as a “thing,” they were constantly cuddling, kissing each other on the forehead, and being affectionate every chance they got—to the point that it felt like they were in their own world.
What also bothers me is that this friend keeps inviting us to hang out, that includes their partner along in a way that makes it feel more like a date for the two of them. It ends up making us feel like third wheels. I’ve already told them that if they’re planning a date, there’s no need to invite us—they can just go out together, especially since they tend to focus only on each other anyway. This is what they also did when we attended a seminar.
I understand that PDA isn’t bad, but I can’t help feeling uncomfortable when that’s all they do when we’re together. This friend also knows I’ve always been uncomfortable with PDA—even with friends, I don’t do hugging or cheek-kissing.
On top of that, they’ve started treating another friend like their “child” and even made a group chat around that dynamic. I’m okay with it, but part of me can’t help but feel a bit hurt or left out.
I hope this makes sense. I think I’m just ranting because the situation has been making me uneasy.