It took me 3 years to train myself not to avert my eyes, and another 2 to not...

Jefferey Cave - 2016-05-24 20:19:48-0400 - Updated: 2016-05-24 20:19:48-0400

It took me 3 years to train myself not to avert my eyes, and another 2 to not feel embarrased.

For the first time in 25 years, I have averted my eyes during a public display of affection.

I'm ashamed of myself.

Jefferey Cave - 2016-05-24 20:20:14-0400

I fear I'm becoming domesticated.

Tom de Lorenzo - 2016-05-24 20:24:29-0400

Question: Were you involved in said PDA?

Jefferey Cave - 2016-05-24 21:04:17-0400

no.

Jefferey Cave - 2016-05-25 05:59:53-0400

I'll add, when I was young I determined that a life without shame would be easier. So I started intentionally desensitizing myself to things that are culturally "shameful" or "awkward" to display:

Public displays of:
* Affection
* Grief
* Onus
* Anger

I should be in the presence of one of these and be staring it straight in the face without blushing.

Today I blushed and averted my eyes.