what would you do to get your dad more confortable with nudism?
I already asked this in a group but i'm curious of other opinions, specially from other straight males no offense. I live with my parents and my dad isnt a nudist, but Ive been trying to help him feel more comfortable being nude at home and me being nude when is just the two of us. I've started walking around naked after showers and things like that. I dont want to have a serious conversation about it yet, but I was wondering if there's anything else I could do to make this feel more natural for him before I try to talk to him about it, any ideas?
If you don't wish to have a conversation (confrontation?) and you have started to walk to/from the shower bare you are on the right track. Start adding trips to the bathroom, to get a drink or raid the refrigerator, or get something from another room. When in your room online, reading, or doing anything that doesn't require privacy leave your door ajar. Let him walk by and see that you do "normal" activities clothes free.
I understand your not wanting to have a serious conversation with your dad, but you can test his feelings with small questions. "Hey Dad, have you ever been to a spa? Do you enjoy the saunas and steam rooms?" Or for something a bit more direct like "Dad, when you were my age did you go skinnydipping?"
I'd say you're already having a conversation with your dad by not hiding your nudity with him after a shower. This speaks a lot of your willingess to trust him and be vulnerable to and around him. As a dad myself of sons in their early 20s, I feel incredible pride for them, but at the same time their full uninhibited masculine adult emerging selves is a reminder of how time is passing and I'm no longer who and what I used to be when they were babies. Are we now all just adult dudes, and if so how to relate to one another as such? You mentioned you're dad isn't a nudist. Are you clear on his feeling about straight men being naked in front of other men when no women are around? If not, you might want to check if it's okay that you linger naked after your shower when it's just the two of you. If you think he's fine, even if he doesn't participate himself, you might try asking him a normal question as if you were fully dressed, like if some place is open for your errand. Good luck!
I already asked this in a group but i'm curious of other opinions, specially from other straight males no offense. I live with my parents and my dad isnt a nudist, but Ive been trying to help him feel more comfortable being nude at home and me being nude when is just the two of us. I've started walking around naked after showers and things like that. I dont want to have a serious conversation about it yet, but I was wondering if there's anything else I could do to make this feel more natural for him before I try to talk to him about it, any ideas?
How does your Mom feel about your occasional nudity in the common areas of the house.
Mine expected my Dad and me to wear a shirt in addition to shorts or pants in the common areas.
While I knew she felt that way. one time when I was 30something and visiting my parents for the weekend with my wife and son, I made a middle of the night bathroom trip in just shorts. I knew the house rules but figured a quick trip down the hall to the bathroom would be OK.
As it happened, I crossed paths in the hall with my Mom, who told me to never leave the bedroom without a shirt again in her house. She also said something like "I suppose you do this at home and that's your business, but don't do it here.
I was tempted to say "I rarelt go between the bedroom and bathroom at home in just shorts. I don't wear anything". but I decided not to.
Congratulations for being brave enough to be yourself. What has been your dad's response to seeing you nude so far? If you can continue and it becomes more of a regular thing, you'll be in a better position to have that conversation with him, if that's what you want to do. Good luck!