I tried converting my ex-husband, and while he was more than willing to participate, he never developed the true ticklephile frame of mind, so the only time I would get tickling action was when I flat out asked for it or told him I wanted to be. He was more than happy to oblige me, but I wanted someone who didn't need to be asked or told, and just spontaneously initiated that sort of play.
Now I am with a true-blue, full-blooded fellow ticklphile, and the difference is AMAZING. I almost get TOO much action now! I have to constantly be prepared for that surprise attack! But the mutual look of lust, sadistic pleasure, desire, hunger, and arousal we share when we play is just incredible. I could never imagine going back to a non-ticklephile now. Thankfully, Lazarus is perfect in every other way as well, and since we're getting married next Sept, he's stuck with me for the rest of our lives anyway. 😀
Of course, this is only MY experience. There are happy ending covertion stories out there. Each scenario is unique with different results!
Mimi 🙂