How to Tell Someone You are a Nudist
I have seen articles on this before and I think it is a good topic as there are many of us reading this that are nudist, however, keep it to ourselves.
First, I don’t think it is bad if you chose to keep this to yourself. While I have this blog and am somewhat open about my life, there are still plenty of people that know me well and have no idea of the lifestyles that I live.
It is not because I am ashamed or embarrassed, it is simply because I don’t feel like telling everyone I meet.
However, there are a good amount of people that do know. Which breaches the topic of this discussion, how to tell someone you are a nudist.
The misconceptions.
Nudism is a lifestyle that is often misconceived. We are often labeled hippies, freaks, exhibitionists, swingers or just plain freaks that shouldn’t be associated with. This is mainly done by the group of “I would never do that” types, or just simply judgmental a-holes that feel they are better than everyone else. This is okay, not everyone has to like it, hell if they did…well there would be no room for you or I at the beach, resorts, or gatherings!
To be completely honest, when I first started telling people about my lifestyle choice, I was hesitant, almost embarrassed that I enjoy living a life without clothes. I think this was due mainly to an image I was trying to maintain, or having to find some good explanation of loving it and still being normal.
The personal change.
Then I changed and stopped caring what others thought of me, mostly due to the fact that they really don’t know me. It is all notions that no matter how much I would try, they are still going to believe what they wanted to believe and that is okay.
Now, I am much more open about being a nudist. After all it is my life, my decision, and it makes me happy.
Keys to talking about being a nudist
If I decide to tell someone, I often drop it in a conversation very casually. Casual as if I were talking about how I enjoy having a cup of coffee in the morning. I do this because living the lifestyle is really not big deal to me.
I don’t make a big deal out of it. If someone has questions I answer them.
I work to answer them in a matter that normalizes nudity, as that is what being a nudist is all about, like in this article where I talk about how to start being a nudist.
I spend time on educating them about misconceived notions.
When someone says “I could never do that”, I simply say “it isn’t for everyone” or “never day never”.
If someone says something about having me having (or them having the lack of) courage or being brave enough to do it, I simply go back to the educational piece. Nudist are nothing more than a group of likeminded individuals of all different sizes, shapes, color and educational backgrounds. One thing we share in common: we enjoy not wearing clothes when possible.
Is it a big step for many people? Hell yes it is. Especially those raised in households where nudity is forbidden, or they come from very strict households. They have to overcome everything they have been taught to at least try it.
I feel the more people talk about being nudist in a positive light, the more it will help others to understand it. Hell, maybe even convince someone to try it out at home! Don’t feel embarrassed to talk about it. This will make people think there is something to hide.
Here is another article I found on American Association of Nudist Recreation (AANR) website, check it out here.
How do you tell someone you are a nudist? Do you feel like you are on the defense when people question you about it? Comment below I would love to know the various ways out there.
Hope to have a conversation about being a nudist nude with you soon!
Ryan
Your Every Day Nudist Veteran from Spokane Washington