A spontaneous dip in a forest hot spring stripped away more than just my bikini — it unraveled what I thought I knew about control and modern mating rituals.
Omggggg, Simona! I was dying right there with you. I would’ve been so embarrassed! And honestly, I’d be so turned off if someone came up to introduce themselves, especially a dude. Like, I’m here to relax, not make friends, homie! lol
Hahaha, I’m so happy you made your way back to this post, Brandi! You actually gave me the idea to write about it. Exactly, since I was there with a “girlfriend,” he probably thought it was totally fine to come over. The naked part was such a turn off for me, lol. And honestly, I was so embarrassed! 😅
Hi, Simona! I absolutely loved this! It really shows how nature helps us discover ourselves at the most profound level, and thank you for being so vulnerable - I really appreciate it.
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I was a nervous wreck right there with you! Funny, I shared this with my European girlfriend and she said “it’s because Americans are so uptight in all ways” but aren’t you from Italy? So she’s wrong 🤣🤣🤣
I’ve done this before but it was with my husband and we had our PRIVATE spring!
I’m so happy you had fun reading it, Brooke! When the guy came over I was like no wayyy! 😅 Surprisingly, Italians tend to be more uptight (not everyone, of course) than other European countries. As soon as you cross into the French Riviera, everyone’s topless and way more free! A private hot spring with your husband sounds like exactly the right way to do it… ❤️ You may have given me an idea...
Omggggg, Simona! I was dying right there with you. I would’ve been so embarrassed! And honestly, I’d be so turned off if someone came up to introduce themselves, especially a dude. Like, I’m here to relax, not make friends, homie! lol
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Hahaha, I’m so happy you made your way back to this post, Brandi! You actually gave me the idea to write about it. Exactly, since I was there with a “girlfriend,” he probably thought it was totally fine to come over. The naked part was such a turn off for me, lol. And honestly, I was so embarrassed! 😅
I agree! I would have been so grossed out! I’m glad you didn’t reach out to him. Haha
Hi, Simona! I absolutely loved this! It really shows how nature helps us discover ourselves at the most profound level, and thank you for being so vulnerable - I really appreciate it.
Likewise, It’s good to meet you, too, and I’m glad you’re finding Substack so rewarding! If you’re interested in a fresh perspective on culture, lifestyle, and politics, I’d really appreciate it if you could please subscribe to and comment on Letters From the Castle 🏰🌙💜 I’d love to hear your perspective! 🖤❤️
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Thanks for reading along, so glad you enjoyed it! 💛
Fun read! Really enjoy your writing.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my story! That means a lot 🙏🏼
A business card?! Girl, thankfully you didn't call him because honestly that screams American Psycho 😭😭😭
How did I miss your comment?! LOL. I know, it was so awkward, like… we’re naked, where is the card even coming from?? NO!"
omg i want to imagine but i don't want to 😳🫣
I was a nervous wreck right there with you! Funny, I shared this with my European girlfriend and she said “it’s because Americans are so uptight in all ways” but aren’t you from Italy? So she’s wrong 🤣🤣🤣
I’ve done this before but it was with my husband and we had our PRIVATE spring!
Excellent read ♥️
I’m so happy you had fun reading it, Brooke! When the guy came over I was like no wayyy! 😅 Surprisingly, Italians tend to be more uptight (not everyone, of course) than other European countries. As soon as you cross into the French Riviera, everyone’s topless and way more free! A private hot spring with your husband sounds like exactly the right way to do it… ❤️ You may have given me an idea...
I really enjoyed this.. Just the perfect addition to my own moments of clarity! Thank you!
So happy you enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun writing it!