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Started by Sarajane, July 03, 2016, 11:05:31 AM

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Sarajane

My fiancee is getting closer to starting HRT, and I am suddenly feeling nervous about how our intimate relationship will be changing...I feel we have always been amazing together, but I am worried about making sure she continues to be satisfied with me as a lover.  I want to make sure I make her feel beautiful and loved,(which she is of course) even when she may not think she is feeling so during her transition. Any helpful thoughts would be appreciated....
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Asche

(I'm actually a transitioning M2F, I hope it's okay for me to comment here.)

One big thing: try not to take things personally.  For most of us, transition is a confusing and stressful experience, and going through HRT in particular is often described as a "second puberty," and we all know that most teenagers experience emotions they don't yet know how to handle well.  If your fiancee is M2F (I couldn't tell if your use of the feminine word "fiancee" referred to the "before" or "after" gender), estrogen in particular can really do a number on your emotions if you're not used to it.  If your fiancee is upset or miserable or unexpectedly euphoric or whatever, it might not be anything you did or could do anything about, it's just the transition.

This doesn't mean you should put up with bad behavior, though.

Another thing is to be honest with yourself and your fiancee about what you are going through.  I don't have an SO, but they say that SOs of transitioning trans people undergo their own sort of transition.  Transitioning may skew your fiancee's perceptions, so it will help them if you can tell them what of what they're seeing in you is real and what isn't.  (Remember that "Real/Not real" game in Mockingjay?)  And being honest will help you get through this.

I hope this helps.
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Sarajane

Thank you for your response...it was very insightful.  My fiancée is M2F transition, and I recognize how hormones can effect your mood and personality one day to the next being female myself.  I've tried to be as open and understanding with her as I can. I'm trting to be as supportive as I can without losing myself.  I recognize our relationship will change and grow.  My end game is to keep loving and cherishing her everyday...and pray to the gods I am the person in this world she chooses to grow old with.  I loved him..I love her always.
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JoanneB

My wife and I have been together one way or another for decades. She also knew from day one about my gender issues. If both partners are truly partners and know eachother well, you get the feel for what pleases them and what really does. On my gender issue aspect my wife has often advantaged herself to that insider knowledge for both her pleasure and mine  ;)

After starting HRT there will be emotional changes, hopefully positive ones. If she is in therapy and going to a support group she will hopefully start to learn or discover who she really is and not what she was expected to be. Physical changes are inevitable. They may come in months or years. A case of YMMV and dosing.  Plus getting more in touch with the real you, just may affect sexuality or increase the GD

My wife's greatest fear is as I go through this process, which I have been and am, my feelings or attraction to her will change and that I may find other joys in being a woman. This can and does happen. Years ago I would said no way. Been there tried it. Guys weren't for me. When reality met fantasy, reality lost. These days.... much like my no way is transitioning in my future after 2 disastrous attempts years ago between RL and my dreams guys are certainly a lot bigger turn on then they were  :o  She just may be right
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2cherry

All I can say, is that I respect your support for her. I cannot imagine how I would respond to a similar situation. A transition requires us to be a little bit selfish to some degree -we have too- as it takes so much from us, and everyone around is affected by it. But please don't forget yourself in the process.


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Sarajane

Quote from: JoanneB on July 04, 2016, 11:52:43 AM
My wife and I have been together one way or another for decades. She also knew from day one about my gender issues. If both partners are truly partners and know eachother well, you get the feel for what pleases them and what really does. On my gender issue aspect my wife has often advantaged herself to that insider knowledge for both her pleasure and mine  ;)

After starting HRT there will be emotional changes, hopefully positive ones. If she is in therapy and going to a support group she will hopefully start to learn or discover who she really is and not what she was expected to be. Physical changes are inevitable. They may come in months or years. A case of YMMV and dosing.  Plus getting more in touch with the real you, just may affect sexuality or increase the GD

My wife's greatest fear is as I go through this process, which I have been and am, my feelings or attraction to her will change and that I may find other joys in being a woman. This can and does happen. Years ago I would said no way. Been there tried it. Guys weren't for me. When reality met fantasy, reality lost. These days.... much like my no way is transitioning in my future after 2 disastrous attempts years ago between RL and my dreams guys are certainly a lot bigger turn on then they were  :o  She just may be right
Thank you for sharing a bit of your experience with me...I found it helpful and reassuring, knowing the path we are on is a traveled one, and any insight we can gain from those with the experience and knowledge can only benefit us.  Thank you Joanne!
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Sarajane

Quote from: 2cherry on July 04, 2016, 12:54:10 PM
All I can say, is that I respect your support for her. I cannot imagine how I would respond to a similar situation. A transition requires us to be a little bit selfish to some degree -we have too- as it takes so much from us, and everyone around is affected by it. But please don't forget yourself in the process.
Thank you for your words...I appreciate your insight.  I can already see how much it takes, and its only the beginning for us...so I recognize we have a tough road ahead for both of us that is new and exciting. She amazes me daily with her optimistic outlook, and her love...the least I can do is cherish the time we have together.
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Marienz

Quote from: Sarajane on July 04, 2016, 05:28:13 AM
Thank you for your response...it was very insightful.  My fiancée is M2F transition, and I recognize how hormones can effect your mood and personality one day to the next being female myself.  I've tried to be as open and understanding with her as I can. I'm trting to be as supportive as I can without losing myself.  I recognize our relationship will change and grow.  My end game is to keep loving and cherishing her everyday...and pray to the gods I am the person in this world she chooses to grow old with.  I loved him..I love her always.

HI Sarajane,
I cannot add anything to this thread, but I wished to say, you're an amazing person and your special someone must be amazing as well. Good luck and keep us posted xx
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Sarajane

Quote from: Marienz on July 04, 2016, 10:06:27 PM
HI Sarajane,
I cannot add anything to this thread, but I wished to say, you're an amazing person and your special someone must be amazing as well. Good luck and keep us posted xx
Thank you for your kind words...I think she's pretty darn amazing myself.  I just feel so fortunate to have her in my life...I know it's trite...but she completes me.
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Marienz

Quote from: Sarajane on July 05, 2016, 04:35:27 AM
Thank you for your kind words...I think she's pretty darn amazing myself.  I just feel so fortunate to have her in my life...I know it's trite...but she completes me.

aww thats super sweet! I know exactly where you're coming from in regards to her completing you. Good luck and keep us posted :)
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Marienz

Hi sarajane, how are you both? :)


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Sarajane

Things have been a bit complicated lately...but I am happy to say she started HRT last week and while we realize its a long road a head...this is a major step for her and I find it hard to express fully how happy and excited I am for her.  Taking it a day at a time...
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Marienz

Quote from: Sarajane on July 18, 2016, 04:38:20 AM
Things have been a bit complicated lately...but I am happy to say she started HRT last week and while we realize its a long road a head...this is a major step for her and I find it hard to express fully how happy and excited I am for her.  Taking it a day at a time...

You sound very positive and happy for her...and I understand how happy you feel for her. Keep us posted, have a great day :)
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Sarajane

Thank you! Have a great day as well...
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