Are bikini photos normal in correspondence?

[TexasBoar]

I've been emailing back and forth with a Russian woman, single, 29.

She contacted me first, off freepersonals.ru, which I understand is a mild "red flag" but has been responsive to my emails, answered all my questions, followed up on my answers to her questions, and is generally just a pleasure to hear from.

No complaints about ailing relatives, lack of money, or anything of that sort. 

And I've been careful to not only avoid/deflect any declarations of love, but to make sure she understands that I consider anything like that foolish and inappropriate when two people haven't physically met.  In short, I have a lovely penpal whose emails I'm really enjoying.  We both attach one or more photos of ourselves and our lives to each email.

So, today . . . I got the photos of her vacation to the seaside . . . 

NOT studio shots, NOT a microkini, just . . . well, wow, basically.  Normal swimwear, in which she looks fantastic, and prefaced by her description of them as "the photos frank" and explained as being motivated by her desire to create a feeling of more "closeness" between us.

Well, yeah, that'll work every time. 

There hasn't been a hint of scam thus far, and no resemblance between her e's and the ones I've seen posted from scammer here, so I'm curious---is this sort of thing fairly normal? I'm in no danger of violating the "RWD Ten Commandments," and haven't been asked to . . . just wondering how to interpret the gesture.

Other than gratefully. 

Thanks, Boar

[KenC]

TB,
I wouldn't worry about it too much.  RW are proud of their bods and don't mind showing them off.  Now if she had led with these photos or they were the dominating shots she sent to you, then I might be suspect.  Shut up and enjoy them, my friend!
KenC

[TexasBoar]

 

My thinking exactly.  That, and shower her with praise and compliments so she sends more, lol.

Just checkin' 

~Boar

[PeeWee]

Bonar, I have received swimsuit photos from several women. Women know that men want to see the entire package but short of nude what other choice does she have. Swimsuit is appropriate. Up front your curiosity is satisfied. She cut you to the chase, so to speak. Nice anticipation on her part, I do belive. 

Women are great advertisers of what they got. They love to attract attention to themselves. Everything they say, wear, and do is designed to attract attention to them. It goes without saying that a swimsuit is the perfect venue for her to show you that she has the goods without being slutty about it.

Peevee

[Admin]

I posted this once before (and took some grief for it) - BUT what the heck - bikini shots would not be unusual - UNLESS they might be with THESE bikinis -- http://wickedweasel.com/

And if they are, please feel free to send copies to me 

- Dan

[TexasBoar]

Ye gods and ancestors. 

Nice link, Dan. 

But no. She didn't shop THERE. 

~Boar

[BillyB]

TB,

most every scammer will attract their victims with seductive photos so you should always be on the lookout. Women do know how to use their bodies to get attention.

My question to you is what did you say in response to the bikini pics? Ya know, she does want a reaction from you! After my fiancee and I committed to each other, she sent me a bikini pic of a recent trip to the lake. I said "You look wonderful!!!" That's a good tasteful comment without sounding like a horny drunk frat boy. But a comment is necessary! It'll make her day knowing that you're attracted to her without the help of pharmaceuticals.

[KenC]

Ye gods and ancestors. 

Nice link, Dan. 

But no. She didn't shop THERE. 

~Boar

But you can for her!  Make yourself prepared TB, these girls have no hesitation to "display the goods."  I have given up trying to get my wife to keep her swim top on in our pool.  The neighbors will just have to deal with it!

A funny story.  I once was into dating AW I met via the Net.  I once flew down to Memphis for what I just knew was going to be a gangbuster weekend.  The woman was pretty good looking from the pics she sent.  I got off the plane and was met by someone that might have looked remotely like the woman in the pic on her very best day!  (with a lot of expert help)  That was my first exposure to "Glamour Shots" :hairraising:  Needless to say it was a very very looooong weekend!

And that is the difference between RW and AW.  AW send you "Glamour Shots" and RW send you bikini shots.  Deal with it! 
KenC

[TexasBoar]

My question to you is what did you say in response to the bikini pics? Ya know, she does want a reaction from you! After my fiancee and I committed to each other, she sent me a bikini pic of a recent trip to the lake. I said "You look wonderful!!!" That's a good tasteful comment without sounding like a horny drunk frat boy. But a comment is necessary! It'll make her day knowing that you're attracted to her without the help of pharmaceuticals.

I just opened the email this morning at work! But yeah . . . I'll find a line somewhere between "you look amazing" and being, aaah, overly effusive and walk that sucker VERY carefully when I reply tonight.

Wouldn't want her to think I'd never seen a gurrrrrl in a bikini before, lol.  But I do intend to express an honest level of . . . appreciation.  

~Boar

[groovlstk]

I posted this once before (and took some grief for it) - BUT what the heck - bikini shots would not be unusual - UNLESS they might be with THESE bikinis -- http://wickedweasel.com/

And if they are, please feel free to send copies to me 

- Dan

Dan,

When I was a teenager I'd often hear adult men complain about how young women dressed, they'd say "I wish they'd leave more to the imagination." At the time I laughed them off as old geezers, but now I find myself thinking the same thing. Maybe I'm getting old

And yes, I agree it's not a red or even yellow flag for a Russian woman to send you a bikini photo. My fiancee sent me a few before we met, and many other girls I met who were quite decent sent me bikini photos prior to our meeting.

[SANDRO43]

Wouldn't want her to think I'd never seen a gurrrrrl in a bikini before, lol.  But I do intend to express an honest level of . . . appreciation.

Boar, you could consider sending her YOUR bikini photos (you know, "Who lives by the sword ...")

[KenC]

Sandro,
TFF!!!!!
Yeah Boar,
Put on one of those Euro Speedos and send her a shot!
KenC

[TexasBoar]

And yes, I agree it's not a red or even yellow flag for a Russian woman to send you a bikini photo. My fiancee sent me a few before we met, and many other girls I met who were quite decent sent me bikini photos prior to our meeting.

That's what I hoped to hear.  It seemed innocent and sweet, really---she doesn't even have any below the neck shots on her profile, so it's not like there's a come hither come on going on or anythiing.

~Boar

[TexasBoar]

Sandro,
TFF!!!!!
Yeah Boar,
Put on one of those Euro Speedos and send her a shot!
KenC

Gawds, no. 

But I did take the opportunity to bring up the tattoo issue, and send a pic.  Figured she showed some skin, I'll show some skin, lol.  Best to get it out of the way when I can wrap it in a glowing compliment or two about her, is my thinking.  We'll see.

~Boar

[wendaaaal]

TB,
I wouldn't worry about it too much.  RW are proud of their bods and don't mind showing them off.  Now if she had led with these photos or they were the dominating shots she sent to you, then I might be suspect.  Shut up and enjoy them, my friend!
KenC

Have to echo this, Ken. Have met shy, seemingly "librarian" type RW. Then in conversation they whip out some stunning bikini shots. They are proud of their bods, their swimming ability, or simply the fact they were able to go to Crimea last summer.
 And unlike AW, if you did give them one of Dan's wickedweasel suits (great link, Dan!), they'd be more likely to wear it than not, and wouldn't think you a pervert for giving it to them!
 So, I find myself just a bit disappointed if a RW doesn't send me a bikini shot from time to time
Always thank her profusely and maybe she'll send more!

[Vaughn]

I remember my fiance sending over a VHS home video
that wouldn't display here - sound only. I took it
to the local Russian store where the owner copied
it into NTSC format - when I picked it up he said,
"Oh man, you're gonna love this!"

My wife took four or five of her friends out to Mama's
garden where they gleefully whitewashed a picket
fence, donning only bikinis - and tiny ones at that.
The scene turns into a waterfight and is quite entertaining!

[KenC]

Vaughn,
Didn't I see that same thing on the Playboy channel?  Did you maybe sell the rights to it?
KenC

[Vaughn]

No, Ken, but the idea's got merit! Speaking
of videos, are your neighbors setting up tripods
and camcorders trained on that pool of yours?

[KenC]

No Vaughn,
There is only one neighbor that could possibly see her (after I let the bushes grow a wee bit taller!).  I know his wife would have his balls in a jar if she catches him looking!  But these RW have very few inhibitions, in a tasteful sort of way.   Nothing really vulgar, just damn sexy!
KenC

[Vaughn]

I know exactly whatcha mean. My wife's fairly
modest, but will often surprise me, as she did
on our "5-year" weekend getaway in August.
She comes strutting out onto the balcony only in
her bikini bottom and I nearly spilled my beer!
"Oh VAWgun - not worry, we are on eighth floor..."

[PeeWee]

Americans are just more prudish than other societies. Western and Eastern Eurpoean seem less. I do know that while in Cairo our daily swim easily reminded me of a wet t shirt contest. The suit was normal looking until it got wet...then it was like she was wearing cellophane wrap instead of a suit.

Peevee

[Stirlitz]

Basically, I agree with everybody. When she does NOT show you bikini photos, that would be funny to me! Although I would not use this as a criterion.

[Wild Orchid*]

I was tempted to show you my bikini shots that I sent to my hubby to be… may be later..  ;)What is wrong with that?  I look good on them, that is me… You see many girls like that walking on the beach and you more likely don’t pay much attention cos it is too many of them. But when it is the only one photo… or photo of the one... 

[BillyB]

I was tempted to show you my bikini shots that I sent to my hubby to be… may be later..  ;)What is wrong with that? 

Nothing wrong with that! Show all you want!  I only know of one pic you ever posted and that was for a short time.

[prince_alfie]

Uhhh...