Small Encouragements Big Victory

One of the biggest questions I have had in my journey so far is how do I get my wife to go nude with me? She grew up reserved, shy and under some judgmental eyes. The biggest advice from women, couples and other married nudist has been patience and encouragement. On august 13, 2023 my wife and I will be married for 12 years. I have been a nudist for 14 years now. Over the years she has questioned why I enjoy just being naked. Just being free of clothes and going nude around the house. Over the past two years I have buckled down and really just expressed my love for nudism and made sure I invited my wife to do everything naked with me. There have been small wins here and there and she agrees to go nude. Mostly either watching tv or sleeping in the nude with me. Until last night (8/5/23) my wife agreed to go get in the pool naked with me. Even then her desire to go nude outside and swim was met with a wall of a life discouragements and body shame. After assuring her no one could see her bc it was completely dark out and well I have done it multiple times and havent been seen she finally stepped outside. My heart was pounding for her. I was so proud of her and excited that my partner in life finally made it outside naked and in the pool. Two victories. We just set still for awhile until she equalized. I wrapped my arms around her and held her and told her I am very proud of her. It takes courage to do something like that. Before we got out she said, you know what I like this. I could do this more often. All I could was hug her and tell her she is beautiful and deserves to do it as often as she wants. Small encouragements, invites and having the courage to continue my journey for 12 years by myself has finally paved the way for my wife to go nude outside. Although she wouldnt consider herself a nudist just yet she is on the right path. Who knows maybe in another few years maybe she will finally go to a resort with me :) small steps. Stay naked and dont give up. Adam