First, NO! Not ALL Trans people are "ATTENTION SEEKERS" I only bring it up in these forums when I know it will benefit someone else. As far as getting your girlfriend to understand, the only way this will happen is if you sit down with her and have a really good hearty to heart. It could be that you are in the very very early stages of your transition and she feels it just might be a phase. But, if this is truly who you think you are, it is your job to open up to her about it. You can't force her to accept you, and I would not throw out any ultimatums. But she needs to know you identify as transgender and you would really appreciate her support. Let her know your feelings for her haven't changed as well. Unfortunately it's just one of those things where she's either going to accept you or reject you. If she accepts you, great! If she rejects you, unfortunately that is something you have to be prepared for. Good luck to you.
This is honestly everything I was going to say. You need to have a real heart to heart with your girlfriend and help her understand how you feel. She may never completely get it, but as long as she agrees to do her best and be supportive this could be a fulfilling relationship.
I'd also add that you should ignore the ignorant comments in this section. There seems to be the same members of IIN repeatedly making obnoxious statements and I know it may hurt.
I'm trans and my girlfriend doesn't understand
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First, NO! Not ALL Trans people are "ATTENTION SEEKERS" I only bring it up in these forums when I know it will benefit someone else. As far as getting your girlfriend to understand, the only way this will happen is if you sit down with her and have a really good hearty to heart. It could be that you are in the very very early stages of your transition and she feels it just might be a phase. But, if this is truly who you think you are, it is your job to open up to her about it. You can't force her to accept you, and I would not throw out any ultimatums. But she needs to know you identify as transgender and you would really appreciate her support. Let her know your feelings for her haven't changed as well. Unfortunately it's just one of those things where she's either going to accept you or reject you. If she accepts you, great! If she rejects you, unfortunately that is something you have to be prepared for. Good luck to you.
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This is honestly everything I was going to say. You need to have a real heart to heart with your girlfriend and help her understand how you feel. She may never completely get it, but as long as she agrees to do her best and be supportive this could be a fulfilling relationship.
I'd also add that you should ignore the ignorant comments in this section. There seems to be the same members of IIN repeatedly making obnoxious statements and I know it may hurt.