Levels of naturism

I live in Michigan where nude beaches do not exist. We also have only a few nudist resorts. I am a home nudist and also hike nude whenever I can find a secluded area to do so. Does the fact that my nudism is confined to being a basic "home nudist" make me any less of a nudist in the eyes of the seasoned naturist?

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RE: Levels of naturism

You are just as much a nudist as anyone else. A nudist is someone who prefers to be clothes free whenever possible. It doesn't matter if it's a beach, a club, resort, or at home.

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I live in Michigan where nude beaches do not exist. We also have only a few nudist resorts. I am a home nudist and also hike nude whenever I can find a secluded area to do so. Does the fact that my nudism is confined to being a basic "home nudist" make me any less of a nudist in the eyes of the seasoned naturist?After reading your profile ... I have one bit of advice and opinion.
Why not worry less about some fictional nudist level gage and work on getting your significant other to learn about nudism, understand it and possibly join you in it.
These status ranks, levels, badges, banners ... whatever ... people give each other to make themselves feel better about themselves mean nothing except to those patting themselves on the back in an attempt to be better than someone else.
If you nudism confines you for various reasons, live with what you are able to and take advantage of branching out when you can but never question your commitment to nudism based on some level.
Furthermore, I've seen,read and heard many a "seasoned naturist" say, write/typeand do things that are quite the contrary to the true philosophy of nudism/naturism.

Good luck!

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Some people are lucky where they live and are able to spend and do a lot of things nude and others are very confined where they can be nude but even if you can only spend say one hour a day out of bed nude you aren't any less of a nudist as someone who can be nude all day long.

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I like you live in the frozen tundra, lucky us huh? I always thought about traveling to So Cal and visit our friend Andy. Then be the visitor from hell that won't leave. :)

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This is not the Boy Scouts or the Military - there are no badges or
ranks to earn. If you are comfortable when naked and feel the
freedom - you are a nudist ...

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