I had this same question last spring to myself. I did go through long periods of not shaving but then I would feel embarrassed if I wanted to wear shorts or take my kids to the lake, so I would shave. shaving is triple-annoying when shaving a month's worth of growth. when I was hairy I would keep it covered, and if my husband didn't see it or expect me to shave tbh I probably would ditch it forever. I did go out a few times in shorts and tried to cover it with socks which I think drew more attention than hairy legs would have.
I would love to not shave this summer as I think it would help me with my ocd-trich related issues not to obsess on any body hair period but that is a different room.
do what you want what makes you happy. you can always keep it covered on days when you feel self-conscious. if I see a woman with unshaven legs/arms with it out in public I actually find it admirable and brave.