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Started by kellizgirl, January 22, 2015, 03:02:27 PM

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kellizgirl

So my wife was unusually cold this morning towards me, I asked her what was wrong and she said she had some nightmares about me. Curious I prodded her for more info and she told me that the nightmares were pertaining to me fully becoming a woman. Great, so, my wife is having nightmares about something that would make me very happy. Yea, this can't be a good thing.
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Stochastic

My wife experienced the same thing. From what I have read and experienced personally, it takes a considerable amount of time for some couples to get comfortable in their new relationship together. My wife and I are now a year and a half post discovery, and I am 10 months into HRT. Her nightmares are just now starting to become less frequent, and her acceptance is heartwarming.

This is the most difficult advice to take, and advice that I have trouble with with at times. Be sympathetic to your wife's feelings but try not to feel guilty. Be gentle on yourself because these are circumstances that you have no control over.       
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Squircle

I don't know your specific situation, or what your intentions are or what you've said to your wife, and I don't want this to sound like an attack, but I've read a fair few posts like this over the last few years. The truth is, your wife married a man, because she wanted to be with a man. This isn't passing judgement on what you are doing and Schotastic is right that you shouldn't feel guilty for wanting to live a life true to who you are, but you can't expect your wife to be happy about it. And you can't assume that she will want to stay with you if you fully transition.

I was in a long term relationship when I came out, we'd been together for ten years. I told her the truth and was clear about my intentions, and I said that I wanted to stay together. She didn't see a future for us because she isn't attracted to women and I respected that decision. We may not be together but she stuck by me as my best friend and has given me a huge amount of support.

I hope everything works out for you, but this will be a very difficult time for your wife.
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