Telling your neighbors

[livetobenude]

Who has told their neighbors that they are nudists? I was wondering who keeps it a secret and who here decided to be open and tell their neighbors. What does everyone believe is the best way to bring this topic up?

I am friendly with my neighbors but not super close and go back and forth between telling them and continuing to keep it to myself. I have a fairly private back yard but sometimes find myself quickly having to hide to avoid my neighbors seeing me naked. It would be great to be open with them and not have to worry anymore if they see me but don’t know how to bring the topic up and if it’s worth doing so

[soundman]

We will soon! Lol

[nudeyooper]

I was working in my kitchen with the door to the garage open. I heard, "The nudist colony is down the street." So I turned, walked to the door, and had the conversation that answered the question that he had for me. Your neighbor may have no problem with you being nude in his presence as was mine. Stop hiding, it may be unnecessary anyway. If you don't want to just get caught, ask.

[Knarfje]

Haven't told them yet, but I'm not close to them.

[Noodfellaz]

I told mine. We're friendly so I asked if he was able to see in our yard. Joked "I didnt wanna get caught skinny dippin" They said they wouldnt think much of it if they did catch us so we dont worry about it much now

[nudeM]

When I decided to take the plunge into nudism, I was leery about being nude outside. I would hunker down, keep a low profile almost to the point of "hiding". One day, with the assistance of alcoholic beverages, I decided to go around and ask the adjoining neighbors. Keep in mind, I was not in a stupor state, but enough to drum up the courage.
We have four neighbors with adjoining fences (back yard is split with two backyards). To my surprise, there were no objections. One lady just stated "we'll see". I took that as an okay. Another one stated he had seen me and didn't mind. The other two, they said it was okay with them. I just told them I don't wear anything and if it was okay with them if I was in the back. I further told them it was purely for recreation and there would be no "wild sex parties", just to put their minds at ease.
That was back in 2002, and to this day, I enjoy the backyard totally clothesfree. One of the back households has since changed hands, so I was again, leery. One day, the guy apologized for his Sons snied remarks. I told him it didn't bother me. Whew

[newton]

nudeM: That is a great account. It probably reflects reality that many people, at least, do not really care. A key point of the story seems to be that it does not hurt to ask.

[oldfatnudedude]

I don't advertise to all that I'm a nudist but I don't keep it a secret either. I'm nude in my apartment as much as possible with the door open but the security screen makes it hard for passers by to see in without putting their face right up to the screen. If someone does that and sees me, I could care less. I do have a "ANNR" bumper stick on my truck, which has started a few conversations with strangers. I explain what it's all about and invite the to hang out naked with me. Seems the older I get the less I care what people think about me or what I like to do.

[NowaNudysta]

Last summer I decided to venture out into my backyard, as it is fairly private. One neighbour knows as he has young kids at home and it was for a heads up. I usually mention it to them when I'm going outside. My other neighbour, tat shouldn't be able to see me went out of their way to 'have a look' by removing the screen from their window. All I heard was, "Oh, the neighbours out suntanning again." They never did say anything about it, and I've been outside without getting anymore comments.

[varav]

I didn't tell anyone, but no one asked me. And I'm sure no one will ask. Why is that? But I know for sure. They talk about it behind my back. We have very good friendly relations. We communicate, sometimes we hold parties together. We never raise this issue. They have seen me naked many times under various circumstances. Once, in the past, I somehow woke up early on a June morning before dawn. I decided to meet him on the street. I wanted to walk on the dewy grass. In the evening, we crossed paths with a neighbor. She said she saw me wandering around the yard. I had to confusedly admit that I liked it. To which she said that she understands me, and sees nothing reprehensible in this. I asked how others would react to this. She jokingly excused herself that she would come up with something. I, in turn, thanked her. And in fact, gradually, I allowed myself to appear before their eyes in light clothes or topless. At the same time, we greeted each other if we were in sight. And then one day they came to visit us. I took a chance. I opened the door to them in a transparent negligee. After this visit to my house, I do not experience any difficulties if they suddenly see me without clothes. That's how our relationship developed.

[DarkLight]

Our new neighbor of 6 months hates me being nude. In fact he has walked the 50+ yards into my property to tell me "youre naked and I don't like it" I work around our property in the nude all the time. Pretty much every time he complains I've been on the tractor. Uhmmm, what are you seeing thats objectionable? "youre naked" is always the response, jeez. BTW- hes 80 and still that uptight

[ranul]

Our new neighbor of 6 months hates me being nude. In fact he has walked the 50+ yards into my property to tell me "youre naked and I don't like it" I work around our property in the nude all the time. Pretty much every time he complains I've been on the tractor. Uhmmm, what are you seeing thats objectionable? "youre naked" is always the response, jeez. BTW- hes 80 and still that uptight

I would still prefer my neighbour to complain in person than to call the cops on me

[nudeM]

I would still prefer my neighbour to complain in person than to call the cops on me

Problem is, if he constantly complains, he may very well call the cops anyway. Too bad a compromise couldn't be worked out, like being able to be nude at certain times, in certain areas, etc.
It's like living with non-nudists. You compromise on your nude time. Somewhere you meet in the middle. Sure, you may not be able to spend as much nude time as you want, but at least you can enjoy some time tanning, relaxing, etc.
Sounds like the neighbor is pretty much against his nudity. By his constant complaining, I would tread water very lightly or the cops may end up at his doorstep.

[sunloverguy]

Never had the question arise among my neighbors, but I suspect they wouldn’t flip out. You never know, though, sometimes nudity triggers people you think have an open mind. No one can see me in my backyard unless they really went out of their way.

[ranul]

the closet I have come to tell them is that they know that my hot tub is optional clothing none of them have joined me in the hot tub