How many others here have to actively hide this interest? I really want people to talk about my inflation interest but the few times I've attempted telling people in my life it's driven them away.
Having to hide?
Sat, 08/13/2022 - 10:11
#1
NonagonBoof
Having to hide?
Sat, 08/13/2022 - 17:41
#3
NonagonBoof
I get that. Even in places like this I'm very selective about what personal info (if any) I give out. Love to make new friends but life has taught me to use proper safety and boundaries.
Thu, 08/25/2022 - 06:33
#4
Fleetingsanity
If you're talking about in real life everyday friends. My question is why would they need to know about it? It's a kink, something that arouses you and gets you off sexually. Why do your friends need to know that info? A significant other yeah I can see you wanting to share it with them you know when the time is right. But your buddies? Why? At best they give you shit about it and rib you about it. Because as much as I love inflation lets not beat around the bush here, shit's weird. So, rightfully so they would razz you about it. Worst case scenario like you said you weird them out and they cut ties with you.
Even in the event you do find someone IRL who is also into it and a friend now what? Are you going beating off together? Which is another whole can of worms right there haha. I just don't see a reason to tell IRL friends. You want to make friends who also have this interest, do it here. Or on other discords or whatever, just do it online. Much safer, much more likely to get a positive responce, much less pressure. At least that's my thoughts on the matter.
Thu, 08/25/2022 - 22:57
#5
pjoker
Seconded. I don't see the point in talking to friends about it. Would you want to know all the stuff your friends are into? Probably not.
There is a point in talking to sexual partners about it, but that's completely different.
Maybe none of this applies if you're Gen Z. I don't get their social dynamics at all.
If you want to talk about inflation, though, you've got us. We may be more fun because we actually get it.
Mon, 08/29/2022 - 15:22
#6
It is frustrating, and sadly it can be difficult finding people to talk to in real life about this. Just know that there's nothing wrong with it. I struggled for years, projecting my own insecurities and fears on others. But when you find some good ones, real ride or die friends, they may raise an eyebrow, they may think it's a bit odd, but real friends won't be driven away just because you have a fascination with inflation.
Until then, you always have us here! Any subjects or topics you want to talk about? I'd love to hear from you!
Sat, 12/30/2023 - 11:25
#7
I haven't tried telling anyone about this "interests" to anyone. I have told my SO about it in passing that this interest exists, just not that I'm part of the group that likes it. Maybe some day I'll be confident enough to tell them, especially since they've already told me some of their's, but I have some trust issue (generalized) that I'm still trying to overcome.
Sun, 12/31/2023 - 13:36
#8
I keep the secrets with myself mostly. I am with everyone in saying that friends and family don't understand, plus I am always afraid that they would think of me as some pervert, a pedophile, and send my ass to the hospital for therapy. Now, I have told this to my ex-girlfriends and one best friend, who is a female. Most of the time, they laughed and don't think it was a big deal. I know my recent ex-girlfriend didn't care much, and sometimes we used to roleplay during intimate times....but sadly, we didn't work out after 8 years due to the pandemic and our different paths in life. I wanted to be more successful in a career instead of working for a theme park, and she would much rather go work for a theme park instead of helping herself get better....also, my family didn't really like her, which caused a lot of tension.
Sun, 01/28/2024 - 09:57
#9
Like I really want to tell my parents but I also don't but like....Mom kinda brought it on. Pixar Cartoons. I was 3.
And also I don't want any creeps finding this out but I feel I need to tell my story and....well.....here goes, I'm here because I'm actually a hormonal teenage girl. I'm gonna turn 16 in September.
I just needed to not be alone and tell someone my thoughts without getting embarrassed. Do Gen X normies even know about this?
Uh, goodbye I guess.
Sun, 01/28/2024 - 12:27
#10
airtankgirl5
Which makes you underage for this site.
Sun, 01/28/2024 - 18:24
#11
I-Am-Betrayal
Somehow I'm not surprised by this. Explains the constant necroposting.
Respectfully, GTFO.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 15:12
#12
Pumpy McPump
In my case, its not sexual, i just love to inflate myself by using beachballs. That part of my life is a secret to my love ones. If i want to share, i prefer online or with a inflation partner. But they are hard to find.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 15:12
#13
Pumpy McPump
In my case, its not sexual, i just love to inflate myself by using beachballs. That part of my life is a secret to my love ones. If i want to share, i prefer online or with a inflation partner. But they are hard to find.
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 17:56
#14
"Gen-X normies"?
Gen-X has plenty of normies, same as any other generation. And plenty of non-normies as well. Gen-X dived into the deep end of the Internet as soon as it existed... And some probably were a big chunk of the early contributors to inflation's first toehold on the Web. :)
Tue, 05/07/2024 - 20:00
#15
Be very wary of who you share this information with. It can be used against you in the future.
Spouses or people you think trust can easily tell others, because they might not think it is as embarassing or they do it to hurt you.
In my case it happened the worst way: my ex wife told my parents.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 21:30
#16
Geez, that's terrible… Sorry you had to go through that experience.
Wed, 05/29/2024 - 19:32
#19
ShinyArc39
I would never share irl and don't feel I need to. I just watch some fight scenes with inflation sometimes and look for search for others now and then so not a big deal.
I'd feel uncomfortable watching one of those scenes with friends though so I avoid that. Had to make an excuse not to watch Little Witch Academia with friends.
Mon, 06/17/2024 - 10:57
#20
Themarkoftheslayer
I'd share it with anyone who was genuinely curious. Not that I'm actively spreading my preferences around unsolicited, but my friends and family already know I'm weird, so it doesn't affect me as much as others.
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 10:31
#21
I relate to this thread so hard. I really want someone I can phisically talk to about this kind of stuff. But I don't want to be the one to bring it up. Like, I don't feel like going to my D&D group and just blurting out, "Oh, by the way, I read and write Fanfictions about people filling up with various substances until their clothes rip off and they can no longer move. What about you guys? You into weird stuff and feel like talking about it?"
I feel like it would just be easier to start by telling people that I write adult content for weird websites, but it would be finding a person or people nonchalant about it to have the conversation continue past that. Like I'm not necassarily looking for someone to talk about my specific ideas, just that I'm doing this and "Hey look at how well my story did! I'm proud of myself and want to tell someone." Or be able to tell stories of funny conversations without editing out the context that makes it funny in the first place
I only ever share this fetish with friends that are okay with it. It's easier to find people to share with using sites like this but it's also very risky.