I'm lucky to have been enjoying my annual.extended holiday in (mostly) sunny Malta.
This year, I've stayed in a small, modest hotel set back from the resort, rather than in the very big most popular hotels I have used in recent years. It's been great here because people talk to one another and there isn't a busy queue everywhere.
So I've been chatting to lots of people everyday and something wonderful has happened. I have met a lady (while chatting in the Jacuzzi) and we have connected and become friends incredibly quickly. She's here til January. I've got some business to do back home, then I'm coming back to join her for another week.before Christmas.
As we have been getting to know each other, over meals, drinks and excursions, I've been wondering how much to reveal and how to disclose my fetishes. The first, obvious thing was that I always swim in my t-shirt. This was worth a comment, in reply to, "Why do you do that?" "Because it feels nice and comfortable!" and the conversation moved quickly on.
My new friend questioned further why three swims in one day required three separate pairs of trunks and three dry t-shirts. So I explained that I love the sensual feel of wetness and find it arousing and exciting. She has been quite accepting of this and so we have started gently splashing each other before we get in the pool.
It's a great start, but there is a whole world to introduce her to and I don't want it to be overwhelming. And she always has the absolute, unquestioned right to say, "No, I don't like that!"
So, it might be tricky, but I think I must try, otherwise our friendship will never include the most important parts of my life.
Peter

If I was in your lucky situation. I'd be open and honest about your enjoyment of wet clothes and if the conversation progresses as her thoughts on trying it.
You have nothing to lose from this.
Hopefully she is open minded to try swimming in a t-shirt with you and who knows where it could lead to.

Thanks! I really appreciate your thoughts. My new friend used to be a competitive swimmer in her youth, and still swims 60 lengths several times a week in her retirement. She also walks three miles daily. I'm no expert, but I think she has the toned body of a 40 year old. For her, swimwear is functional, although she likes to look good too. We've been having some fascinating conversations; e.g. my, "getting wet" ritual is a daily, "reverse baptism," and affirmation of my rejection of my strict religious upbringing. She's open to joining in. Peter

This is the age old question: when is the right time to talk about your kinks and fantasies when venturing into a new relationship.

I agree with your sentiment, that you should discuss important aspects of your personality, as it is an important part of who you are, and you don't want to hide that away from them. It's obviously not the first thing you'd sound them out on, before knowing their name, etc., but feels natural that it could be discussed when the relationship has gotten physical, as you'll both want to find out how to float each other's boat.