GenderLife Forum: The Information Exchange

Today, yesterday now, I came out to my girlfriend.
This, I have to say, went very well. Not only was she not repulsed or turned away by it, she is supportive of it, will stay with me through and after transition, and she wishes I would have came out sooner. She even went to mention how we are now gay. (And we also had a laugh when a future topic thing for the Maury show asked "Does your child think they were born the wrong gender." played just moments after our talk.)
She may have her issues, and bouts of anger, but I have grown to love her dearly, and her support will help alot.
Right now, I feel so blessed and lucky to have a lover who will be there for me.

Actually, after my nerves calmed down, and I wasn't in a state of stress overload, I had a kind of high today that was unlike anything else. For the first time in a very long time, it truely felt great to be alive.

Congratulations, I hope it all works out well for you.

Hmmmm. So would you say that honesty is really the best policy? I believe it is. My advice to anyone debating issues of disclosure is to go ahead and let your S.O. know because whether or not he/she chooses to be supportive or tosses you at least you no longer fear the unknown. I do not, however condemn those who shy from it because there are always complications and the unknown may at times seem best left that way.

Best wishes to both.

I agree with Deena on this 100%. You (generic) can't start to move forward, to deal with all the issues and challenges ahead, if you aren't open and honest with the people you love.

Sometimes it is good to take chance and tell important people such as spouses and family/children. Even employers.

They may be liberal,understanding,supportive. And stick by you.

Good for you. Thats great news.

Hey great news !! Excellent step forward!

I'm so glad things went well for you. Congratulations on moving forward. Good luck in the future as well.

Excellent! Here's to both of you!


Julia

It's so cool and I'm so happy. She has even encouraged me to cross-dress to get used to it.
My girlfriend even told her mom (which I do not blame her for doing) to talk it over with her, since it did come as a slight shock to her. My girlfriends mom informed her that when she was my girlfriends age, she dated a transwoman. Her dad ran him off though.
God it's so nice though that I can comfortable express femininity at home. My girlfriend is even getting me a pair of heels that will actually fit me. I doubt my knees will take well to them though. Not too mention it also feels great to have it seem like a boulder was taken off my shoulders.