Thank you!i'm chuckling because I asked the outset for people to list the 3 things they get out of nudism.and you did just that! I think your mid works a lot like mine :)
Sorry to disappoint you, but made a major edit to OP.
My wife and I often joke that many of our textile friends really need "nudism" in their lives. Unhappiness, grumpiness, dissatisfied with their current life situations. We truly think that if they'd adopt a nudist lifestyle, they'd think and worry less about things that really don't matter.
Case in point; When I drive clothed, I am more apt to be angry at stupid drivers. Let's face it, many people don't pay attention to driving anymore. When clothed, I get irritated quickly. I honk, throw my hands up in the air, pass them and give them evil looks. People just think they are the only ones on the road and have zero common sense and no consideration for anyone else on the road. But ... when I'm naked, my irritation goes way, way down. My acceptance for these people is tolerant and I take the "ya can't fix stupid" attitude and just kick back and enjoy my calm naked drive. It's almost as if I am like this to prolong the naked drive and keep from putting clothes back on.
Our close friend that is in dire need of nudism but will NEVER even think about it, is always angry about something and unhappy about something. Those somethings never change and continue to bother him and we joke about it but if he took up nudism, he'd find that there's a calming affect that keeps you grounded and helps you appreciate those things that are really important in life.
Our close friend that is in dire need of nudism but will NEVER even think about it, is always angry about something and unhappy about something. Those somethings never change and continue to bother him and we joke about it but if he took up nudism, he'd find that there's a calming affect that keeps you grounded and helps you appreciate those things that are really important in life.
True, true, true. Introduced a neighbor woman across the street to nudism after multiple coffee visits be her in the mornings. I always wore a robe and she would start asking questions about it. I told her of our lifestyle and how it makes us feel and works in our married life. She gradually started to try it. She also found that she was more relaxed and cool. Her husband loves it because he has a naked wife and that makes him also more relaxed. They were never mad or angry with life, but this has made them much happier. Plus, she confided with me that their sex life has gotten spicier as well.
After weeks of comments, I am going to add some more to my list of "Paybacks" for being a nudist:
4. The pleasure of having my wife join me in the naked life.
5. There is a sense of pleasure and self confirmation in breaking a societal taboo.
6. I enjoy seeing a naked woman's body, regardless of shape, etc, and applaud her sense of self confidence.
And, might as well put it in here, there's no thrill or payback for being seen. A 70 year old, average old guy is nothing to put on display,
Thank you to all who have contributed to the discussion!
22tango2
After reading all the responses, I felt compelled to add my 2 cents worth. I couldnt agree more with the comment of sharing being a nudist with my wife. But something I didnt see, and I could have missed it, was the self confidence Ive gained, has actually helped me loose weight. Not being concerned about how everyone else sees me, has helped me to hate myself for bad eating decisions am love myself more. Ive stopped beating myself up, and work out more and am eating better. My wife has noticed the same thing as well. Its just another thing that we get to share and grow together with instead of growing apart. Also, I Love my wife, and seeing her natural/naked is part of her beauty. With our work schedules, I maybe get 20 minutes a week day of naked time with her. And I am not talking in a sexual or divinat way, just looking at another person you love, with nothing hiding how beautiful they are. Being a nudist with my wife helps us to be more open and gives us another platform on which to build our life together. (Ill now be surrendering my man card! LOL)