A pleasant surprise from my wife

[Macanude]

The kids were both out cow tipping or knocking over convenience stores, or whatever kids do nowadays, so, as usual, when they go out the door my clothes come off.
I was naked on the couch ready to watch the classic movie On The Beach, when my wife asked what I was going to watch. Moments later she strolled back in wearing nothing at all and sat down, scooted over next to me and said, "I'll watch it with you."
What makes this noteworthy is that this woman rarely, if ever, gets naked without a request from me, and often says no.
Since that first time, we have done this four times total, and it seems to be taken for granted that the uniform for movie viewing is my very favorite.
If I may say so, Yahoo!

[jon71]

Good for you. That's a very pleasant thing to hear.

[bill2me]

That's wonderful. Enjoy !!

[naturalmanwa]

Sounds great! I wish my wife would do the same. We are thinking of moving to a warmer climate where living is cheaper, and having a swimming pool. Perhaps the circumstances will encourage her to get naked more often.

[Qikdraw]

Thats awesome! And that is a great surprise!

[earlash]

Good deal. I hope to have the same experience some in the future

[Al Bundy]

Congratulations!! When I rent a DVD I tell my wife it is for Naked Movie Night. She say's ok but I end up being the only one naked. Oh well, next lifetime.

[bare-belly]

How fortunate you are, Maca. I cannot say I enjoy your choice of movie, however. Good thing you were both naked, at the end of the evening you both were probably soaked in your wife's tears. And drying wouldn't be enough, salt from tears or sweat has to be washed out.
I would picture something steamier would have spurred your wife to join you in the first place. So, what other movies have you buffed your way through?

Bare-Belly

[nudenwv]

great mac! hope you have many more nude times with your wife!!

[Macanude]

So far On The Beach, Vertigo, To Catch a Thief, Third Man and Field of Dreams. Guess that makes five now, not four. That much better.

[OZJames]

Wives are wonderful -:), my wife who enjoys C/O beaches and nude swimming has always said she would not go to a naturist "resort". Just because she loves me :), she agreed for us to book into a naturist resort on Lanzarote in the Canary islands for a week in early November - :)

[bare-belly]

I see, Maca. I am curious if there are any movies based on tales from Robert Heinlein(besides Starship Troopers, at least). People very often live naked in them because the man was a naturist himself! Is anyone aware of any?

Bare-Belly

[Naturist Mark]

I see, Maca. I am curious if there are any movies based on tales from Robert Heinlein(besides Starship Troopers, at least). People very often live naked in them because the man was a naturist himself! Is anyone aware of any?

Bare-Belly

They made a movie of his "Body Snatchers" type novel "The Puppet Masters", but the film version omitted one of the strategies used in the novel to defeat the aliens who take over human bodies - with mandatory public nudity the aliens were be unable to hide while 'riding' a human.

The movie "Robert A. Heinlein's The Puppet Masters" was criticized for ripping off "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", an episode of classic "Star Trek" and half a dozen other movies. But of course Heinlein's novel predated them all. Still the movie was not that great - might have made more money if they had used Heinlein's nudity plotline - and better screenwriters (note, they improved their skills and went on to write the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. Yarrrr!)

-Mark

[condor265]

Good for you both, thats wonderful. There is hope for us all.

[Fitz1980]

Still the movie was not that great - might have made more money if they had used Heinlein's nudity plotline - and better screenwriters (note, they improved their skills and went on to write the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. Yarrrr!)

-Mark

Sorry to interrupt but you can't really blame that film on the screenwriters. Terry Rossio (writer of that film and later of "Pirates" fame) runs a website where he very candidly writes articles about his experiences in Hollywood for other aspiring screenwriters. He wrote an article called "Building the Bomb" where he goes through the 3 year process of trying to get that film to screen.

http://www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html

The short version is they pitched the project to Disney (through Hollywood Pictures) under the idea that it would be an easy write since it's a classic story from a popular novel that has whole sequences that could be taken right out of the book. Once they turned in a finished script some studio people (including one guy who hated the book and said they stayed too close to it) spent the next 3 years putting it through "development hell" bringing in other writers and doing multiple drafts that took away much of what made the book good. Finally they signed a director who Terry says "couldn't direct his way out of a paper bag," who oversaw a final rushed re-write (with David S Goyer) weeks before filming began.

The article is a good read for people who are interested in how things work (or often don't work) in Hollywood.

[Naturist Mark]

Sorry to interrupt but you can't really blame that film on the screenwriters. Terry Rossio (writer of that film and later of "Pirates" fame) runs a website where he very candidly writes articles about his experiences in Hollywood for other aspiring screenwriters.

Amazing ... so the studio spent 3 years eradicating Heinlein from the script, and then put his name in the title. Well, 'that's show business'.

-Mark

[Fitz1980]

There's no business like it, no business I know.

Stephen King has spoken about that phenomena as well. What is the point of buying the rights to a book that you must have liked just to go out and change everything?

[NJNude1965]

your wife is getting more comfortable in her own skin. Which is a good thing.

Just keep in mind that if the kids come home early they will see everything if you know what I mean.:D

[BareInBare]

Fantastic! Nude Movie Night, I should try that on my wife. Problem is my kids are still at home due to the messy economy. So that makes it a bit more difficult with weird work schedules...but I will have to try and sneak one in..

[Al Bundy]

Yesterday afternoon I told my wife I was going to rent a movie for Naked Movie Night. Her response was "it's to cold". Well I got to the Redbox and scanned the selections and decided on Batman since I have heard nothing but good things about the movie. When the time came to watch the movie I stripped as usual and went to the kitchen to get some treats for the movie. When I returned I almost fell over as there was the wife sitting on the couch completely naked. She has never ever done this before and hates being naked. I was so happy that she finally decided to join me.

I inserted the DVD and joined her on the couch to watch the movie and it turns out that the movie was an animated version of Batman, not the real one. Well, it ended up being Naked Saturday Night Live night as neither one of us was interested in watching the movie. She lasted about an hour as she said she was cold and went for her robe.
If you have ever wondered why I call myself Al Bundy, this event should shed some light on it.

I am so happy that she joined me and hoping for a repeat performance soon. I think I will let her pick the movie next time.

[DenitaLC]

Very cool Al! :)

[Nudeinbama]

Sounds like you're headed in the right direction, just don't overdo it too so and scare her away from it all.
nudeinbama

[Al Bundy]

I agree it was a major step for her but I doubt that she will ever participate in social nudity due to her upbringing and religious beliefs. I do not pressure her in any way other than by example. I am nude 75% of the time around the house and only dress when we have company or have to perform exterior tasks. I am just happy that she joined me the other night and hopefully will have a repeat performance. I am so envious of those who have spouses that participate in social nudism and enjoy the venues together. It is a little boring visiting the resorts alone although she does not have any objection to me doing so.

[backwd84]

I am envious of nudists who have spouces that enjoy the nudist experience. My wife has gone with me a few times but sys it is not for her. She does not prevent me from enjoying nudist clubs or swims but it would be so much better to have her enjoy them with me. I als can not usually enjoy my own home in the nude because most times at least one of my two daughter is around and they know about my nudism but are firmlyagainst it.

[Centauri4]

I'm asking... When two people enter into an agreement before (the creator) and/or many witnesses to share each others lives completely and THEN decide, 'Well, I will share everything with you except that!'

My wife did not for many years but eventually tried it and was won over for at least a full summer (or three-quarters of a year). This pleased me to the core because what I "knew" about nudism was now what she "knew" also! Sadly our ability to participate has shriveled somewhat this year.

It seems a bit hypocritical (right word?) to be totally and completely committed to something as a couple (to life) but then decide you don't have the "guts" to go there with your spouse. I'm not condemning anyone for making that choice, just simply making an observation. Is it only Americans that can give their word (pledge commitment) and then work tirelessly to alter the agreement to suit some lesser / less demanding goal? This is not just marriage but military service, CEO of a company, public officials and Trustees that seem capable of doing such things? Perhaps an issue for another thread entirely...

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[walter05]

If one spouse is an avid football fan and the other not, why is it a violation of their agreement for the one who enjoys football to go without forcing the other one to.

If one likes to fish and the other not, same question.

If one likes to camp and one not, same question. If one is camping without the spouse and decides to swim nude in a natural setting, same question.

The vows are for marriage not to be shackled together like slaves and masters.

If one wants to do something and the other not, as long as it is nothing intimate with someone else, I don't see what the issue is.

Walter

[nakedstudent]

I tend to agree.

Marriage is about acceptance not participation. You can be married and still be your own person to a rather large degree. I don't think acceptance means participation. They are 2 different things.

I respect the spouses who don't feel nudism is right for them but allow their spouse to partake.

I do agree with Centauri though when he suggests that it should be aired before marriage. The discussion is an important one and you should use the opportunity to build a stronger marriage on the foundation of trust and intimacy that the conversation entails.

[ken0254]

Which version of On The Beach was it? Was it with Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner?

[walter05]

You are assuming that the person has held these views all along. Maybe that is not the case.

Suppose someone has been married a while and then develops an interest in being nude in natural settings. For instance, beaches, hiking, camping. As long as nothing sexual with someone else is involved, what is wrong with that.

Walter

[nakedstudent]

You are assuming that the person has held these views all along. Maybe that is not the case.

Suppose someone has been married a while and then develops an interest in being nude in natural settings. For instance, beaches, hiking, camping. As long as nothing sexual with someone else is involved, what is wrong with that.

Walter

All true. In those cases it still comes down to the common sense of marriage needing to be built on a foundation of trust.

[Pete Knight]

You are assuming that the person has held these views all along. Maybe that is not the case.

Suppose someone has been married a while and then develops an interest in being nude in natural settings. For instance, beaches, hiking, camping. As long as nothing sexual with someone else is involved, what is wrong with that.

Walter
I have a lady friend who did just that, she has thought about it for some time and finally taken the plunge, her husband isn't interested but trusts her, and in a short time she has become a good friend and valuable asset to a single guy. The fact that I'm quite well known on the UK naturist circuit helps her to get to know all about the scene quicker than if she had tried on her own, that plus the fact that I attend a great number of events throughout the year.

Pete Knight

[Macanude]

Yes, Ken0254, that is the one. Has there even been a remake of On the Beach?

[ken0254]

Yes, Ken0254, that is the one. Has there even been a remake of On the Beach?


There was a TV version made in 2000 with Armand Assante and Rachel Ward. You can look them up at www.imdb.com.

[ken0254]

Macanude,

Was there anything in this movie pertaining to nudism, or was it just a good movie?

[Macanude]

Just a good movie.

[coralbare]

My wife surprised me last spring by joining me outside at the condo nude. We have a privacy wall around our back yard at a condo and so I have been outside sunning nude at various times in the two years we have owned the condo. She would always wear her bikini and sometimes make a remark about someone might see me and I would just invite her to join me, but she said she wouldn't be comfortable that way. But we had decided to lay out one afternoon and so changed out of our clothes. I just took mine off and went outside nude and set up the lounge chairs. She followed not long after and strolled through the door onto the patio nude. I jsmiled and said she looked great and she came and layed on the lounge chair. We spent a few hours enjoying being nude outside together. The next day when we went out she wore her bikini again, but took her top off once she sat down. So every once in awhile she will join me again. I'm looking forward to this spring and summer when we can get away again to the condo and spend some nude time together. Hopefully she will be even more willing to join in this year.

[crose0524]

My wife and have naked movie nights like 3x a week. Basically, naked all the time with movies tossed in lol. I got her started in nudism, but she is an addict now.

[Pumpkinpie]

See patients is worth it expect the unexpected happy for you both "Team Work":)

[NJNude1965]

My wife surprised me last spring by joining me outside at the condo nude. We have a privacy wall around our back yard at a condo and so I have been outside sunning nude at various times in the two years we have owned the condo. She would always wear her bikini and sometimes make a remark about someone might see me and I would just invite her to join me, but she said she wouldn't be comfortable that way. But we had decided to lay out one afternoon and so changed out of our clothes. I just took mine off and went outside nude and set up the lounge chairs. She followed not long after and strolled through the door onto the patio nude. I jsmiled and said she looked great and she came and layed on the lounge chair. We spent a few hours enjoying being nude outside together. The next day when we went out she wore her bikini again, but took her top off once she sat down. So every once in awhile she will join me again. I'm looking forward to this spring and summer when we can get away again to the condo and spend some nude time together. Hopefully she will be even more willing to join in this year.

With the right support from you she will.

I give her credit for what she has done so far.

Have a good spring and summer.

[Lake Cruiser]

Good Luck Coralbare,

Keep us posted!

[Ossian]

I came to realise that I enjoy nudism after I was married. I got my wife to come with me to a local clothing optional beach but she never took her clothes off. Now I can,t even get her to come with me. So now I am torn between wanting to spend time nude on the beach or to spend time with my wife. With limited free time this becomes somewhat of a problem. I was able to get permision from my kids to be nude around the house which helps but I would like my wife to join me. She does sleep nude and I have ask her to take small steps to become more comfortable without clothing such as stay undressed after taking a shower, coming down to coffee before getting dressed etc. No luck. She says she does not want to upset the kids 17 and 20 years old even though they told her they do not have a problem with us being nude. I will keep being patient and possibly try finding a private vacation house with a pool. Maybe with just the two of us she will at least give that a go

[coralbare]

Had a nice pleasant surprise from my wife the other day. We were sitting on the patio enjoying a nice warm sunny day. One of the first for this year. I decided to take off my shirt and enjoy the sun. A few minutes later, she took off her shirt and bra and joined me in the sun. It was nice to have her go topless without any encouragement from me. I later stripped down completely and enjoyed the first chance for some sun on my entire body. She decided to go put on her bikini but had forgotton to bring her bottoms. So she came out with just a top on. It got just a little too cold for her so she put her cover-up on and stayed out with me. Great to have her join me in various stages of going clothing optional. Now to just get more warm weather.

[bareman58]

The kids were both out cow tipping or knocking over convenience stores, or whatever kids do nowadays, so, as usual, when they go out the door my clothes come off.
I was naked on the couch ready to watch the classic movie On The Beach, when my wife asked what I was going to watch. Moments later she strolled back in wearing nothing at all and sat down, scooted over next to me and said, "I'll watch it with you."
What makes this noteworthy is that this woman rarely, if ever, gets naked without a request from me, and often says no.
Since that first time, we have done this four times total, and it seems to be taken for granted that the uniform for movie viewing is my very favorite.
If I may say so, Yahoo!
Hi..That sounds absolutely wonderful.I think all couples should try that!Great idea...
I might try that one myself!Who knows what that would lead to.....

[David77]

DEALING WITH DIFFERENCES

There are three ways of dealing with difference:
domination, compromise, and integration.

By domination only one side gets what it wants;

by compromise neither side gets what it wants;

by integration we find a way by which
both sides may get what they wish.
Mary Parker Follett

[geoguygal]

DEALING WITH DIFFERENCES

There are three ways of dealing with difference:
domination, compromise, and integration.

By domination only one side gets what it wants;

by compromise neither side gets what it wants;

by integration we find a way by which
both sides may get what they wish.
Mary Parker Follett


To follow that I will share one of the famous Seven Habits of Highly Effective People written by Stephen Covey: "Think win-win."

[nuada]

DEALING WITH DIFFERENCES

There are three ways of dealing with difference:
domination, compromise, and integration.

By domination only one side gets what it wants;

by compromise neither side gets what it wants;

by integration we find a way by which
both sides may get what they wish.
Mary Parker Follett


Good advice for all areas of life.

[Caesar]

I came to realise that I enjoy nudism after I was married. I got my wife to come with me to a local clothing optional beach but she never took her clothes off. Now I can,t even get her to come with me. So now I am torn between wanting to spend time nude on the beach or to spend time with my wife. With limited free time this becomes somewhat of a problem. I was able to get permision from my kids to be nude around the house which helps but I would like my wife to join me. She does sleep nude and I have ask her to take small steps to become more comfortable without clothing such as stay undressed after taking a shower, coming down to coffee before getting dressed etc. No luck. She says she does not want to upset the kids 17 and 20 years old even though they told her they do not have a problem with us being nude. I will keep being patient and possibly try finding a private vacation house with a pool. Maybe with just the two of us she will at least give that a go

Well it's tough man...
Be patient, and just a suggestion, try getting your kids into nudism maybe this way your wife will be satisfied and more comfortable being nude.

[nakedstudent]

I came to realise that I enjoy nudism after I was married. I got my wife to come with me to a local clothing optional beach but she never took her clothes off. Now I can,t even get her to come with me. So now I am torn between wanting to spend time nude on the beach or to spend time with my wife. With limited free time this becomes somewhat of a problem. I was able to get permision from my kids to be nude around the house which helps but I would like my wife to join me. She does sleep nude and I have ask her to take small steps to become more comfortable without clothing such as stay undressed after taking a shower, coming down to coffee before getting dressed etc. No luck. She says she does not want to upset the kids 17 and 20 years old even though they told her they do not have a problem with us being nude. I will keep being patient and possibly try finding a private vacation house with a pool. Maybe with just the two of us she will at least give that a go

You need to empower her. The lifestyle is definitely not for everybody, but by the same token, the "clothing optional" venue could be a wonderful tool to help build more accepting and also to increase the time that you spend together.

Did you discuss the reason she didn't like the beach? If she sleeps nude and doesn't mind when you're nude, it's pretty obvious that it is a social issue not a body acceptance issue on her part.

Empowering her could be encouraging her to take a friend or to suggest she find a venue in which she might be more comfortable. It could be an activity at home, a resort, a camping trip, or many other things.

There are plenty of resources and vacation destinations out there.

[MICHIEL]

On Saturday morning i was getting ready to go to a course I was busy with, when I got a very nice surprise.

It had been one of those hot clammy nights. I went for a shower got dressed lightly and went to give my wife a goodbey kiss. As I reached our bedroom she got up and hugged me. My arms went around her and I felt her soft body under her light PJ's. I had to go but my arms would not release her. On my way out she followed and as we got closer to the door she discarded her PJ's. There she was starkers!! Time was running out and as I left she came out into the sun and did a little piruete. (She's not one for running around naked! ) This made me smile from ear to ear and my heart skipped a beat or two.

The rest of the day passed with me having a smile of contentment. What a glotious day!

MICHIEL

[dias456]

Good for you who have received support from your wife

[Naturist Zoar]

As it gets colder here, I often dream of South Africa.

[FatKat_Tx]

Congrats! I can share in these sentiments as my wife has slowly shocked me in her acceptance and gradual participation!!