#Relationships #Insecurity #Trust #BodyConfidence #Communication
Hey everyone! 😊 I wanted to throw out a thought-provoking question that’s been on my mind lately. Imagine you’re in a relationship with a woman who really feels uncomfortable being naked in front of you—not because she doesn’t trust you, but more due to her own insecurities. The catch is, you’d still be having sex.
So, here’s the big question: Could you see yourself being in a serious relationship under those circumstances?
To break it down a bit, let’s look at some points to consider:
- Trust Building: While trust isn’t the issue here, her insecurities might still create some challenges. How important is mutual comfort to you?
- Body Confidence: Insecurity about nudity can stem from a lot of pressures—societal standards, past experiences, or personal beliefs. How do you think partners can support each other in feeling more confident? 🤔
- Communication: Open and honest communication is crucial in any relationship. How would you approach the subject of her discomfort naked? Would you feel comfortable discussing it with her?
- Physical Intimacy: Since you’re still having sex, does that change the dynamics? Can physical intimacy exist alongside emotional distance regarding body image?
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever been in a similar situation? What have you done to help your partner feel more at ease? Or maybe you have some tips on how to build confidence together in a relationship.💖
Feel free to share your experiences below!
no deal breaker at all, as long as there’s a sex life.
Sure, to me relationships are about the connection not the being naked part.
Yes. It just takes patience. If you love someone then this isn’t a deal breaker.
Unless she was making the effort to get over the insecurity, no.
I can’t be with someone who’s afraid I’m going to judge them at their most vulnerable.
I don’t want a partner who’s on the defensive all the time, scared to be perceived. At some point they’re going to lash out or break down or give up on the relationship. I’ve been through that rodeo.
In real life there’s room for flexibility, but in theory it’s a no.
In my experience, that kind of insecurity tends to bleed through in other ways, so I don’t think I could live with it.
no.
Yes, it’s something I’d love to work with her on. I want to help her build confidence in herself.
women can be insecure with how they look. its not a deal breaker at all
Probably a No. My wife was very shy and could be naked for a few minutes, but tended to cover herself up quickly when were first together, but she worked on it and by the time we were married, she was fine with being nude around me at any time for extended periods. Not necessarily with anyone else, but fine with me.
No. I’ve dealt with women with body image/validation issues. If it’s so severe she won’t even be naked in front of me, a man who loves her, then it’s a deal breaker.
Depends on how long we’re together and whether or not you’re willing to admit maybe therapy will help. If you’re living with your partner for a year and them seeing you naked still causes panic, you have deep seeded issues and need some sort of help. It’s OK, we all have issues. If you’re unwilling to seek help, then dating will be hard.
Ehh, depends on the duration of said relationship and as long as she’s not comfortable being naked around some other dude while we’re together, I’d be willing to work through it.
It’s tough! My wife used to be comfortable being naked in front of me and now she avoids it. She got pretty fat and isn’t making an effort to lose it… honestly It’s not ideal but can live with the fat. What I can’t live with is the avoiding nudity and self confidence issues that come with it.
So, yeah. If they are actively trying to get over it and it’s working. Otherwise… naaaa.
It depends a lot on the situation, the context and the level of connection we share. There can be rape trauma from a previous relationship, in which case it’s perfectly understandable and I’d be willing to be patient and stand by her side.
that’s normal tbh. You just have to be patient. if I did like this girl and I genuinely cared about her then I would try. You never know what her life has been like she could be uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. Girls like that you usually just need to be around them more often. That’s to say i actually like this girl if she isn’t worth it to me then nah I’m dipping.
Do small intimate things like holding hands, kissing on the cheek, or putting pillows between you and cuddling. All these little things will build up over time until it’s normal to her. Play some mind games even, see if she likes muscles and try working out really hard. Sweating, veins pulsing, muscles popping. And just hang out with her casually like it’s normal with your shirt off.
Is she still willing, able and desiring to have sex with me and only me?
We’re married 5 years now, and I dont know why we became shy like strangers. She would take off or dress up in closed door…so I eventually became like that too.
If we can work on it and cure it, I can for a short period.
But I have a high libido, sex multiple times a week is a must in a relationship for me so if she doesn’t like to be naked she most likely ain’t that comfortable during sex.
As a female, who previously dated a female, yes but it does affect some stuff..
My ex felt very insecure about her body and didn’t like to be naked or change in front of me, and she slept with a lot of layers on when going to bed. I’m talking bra, tshirt, hoodie, underwear, and sweatpants to bed. I always felt sad by it, not so much because I couldn’t look at her (though I wanted to of course) but because she felt insecure to the point of being uncomfortable doing that around me after already being in a long term relationship together. I always made sure to compliment her and reassure her of my attraction to her(because I was), but over time nothing helped. It got to the point where we went 10 months without intimacy because of it and broke up in the end. A lot of other factors went to breaking up, but a lack of intimacy did affect many things.
that’s a nope
Sure why not I’m insecure about my body so I’d be hypocritical not to.
I’d be trying to help her get over that insecurity.
Some people are self conscious in regard to stretch marks, scars, body proportions etc. They can’t understand why others wouldn’t feel the same way. Just go with the flow to ease thier mind, if you love or respect them.
that sounds like an issue that someone could work through.
Been married 10 years and together 13. My wife hasn’t been comfortable being totally naked in front of me the entire time we’ve been together. I love her and her body and she knows it. The thing is- she isn’t comfortable. I don’t want her to be uncomfortable. I’ve tried to make her more comfortable by literally showing her how much I enjoy seeing her naked, but she can’t get over it, and I don’t push it. 🤷♂️
I’ve had several of them types relationships. It’s usually divorced women or who’ve had children and they’re bodies became different over time. My SO finally confided in me about her strength marks and laparoscopic surgery marks. What caused her to release herself and her nakedness to me was I reminded her of her natural womanhood and beauty. She’s been comfortable being nude with me for years now. And only me!
Mine does, but we just fuck in total darkness idc
You’re kinda supposed to make them feel comfortable.
Yes, he did. Happily married and been together for 13 years. I’m okay naked during sex but not any other times. I just hate the sensation of being naked. I’ve had two kids and gained\lost 100 pounds. Loose skin, stretchmarks. Just because I’m never naked doesn’t mean we don’t have sex several times a week. It’s really only my stomach I don’t like him to see.
Being a woman , you grow up being told all men watch porn and lust after attractive women. The insecurity in our bodies and nakedness has been instilled in us our whole lives that we will never live up to or compare to the women you guys are jerking off too. It’s an extremely hard thing to unlearn.