Passing as Female and Unsure How to Handle Men

[Ejo]

I recently had breast augmentation and find myself having reached my goal of passing as female 99.9% of the time, except for when I speak. I am working currently working on my voice feminization via voice feminization therapy.

I am attracted to women only which would make me a MTF lesbian.

The issue I am having is that men are often making passes at me and offering to buy me drinks, etc.

Although I am flattered that I must be passing because of these advances, I am not used to this happening and find myself in awkward situations and unsure of the best way to handle these advances.

Any comments and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

[HoneyStrums]

Don't let them them "help" you, if you don't want their help. Once of twice is fine.
And the less of their help you need, The more independant you will apear, And be seen as more caperble of making up your own mind.

Not being a lasbian myself, I cant offer much more then this.

[Saskia_F]

Hi Ejo,

this is what I've been thinking about too - how to handle? Passing as a woman definitely could make men making compliments or even going beyond since - from their perspective - you are a woman to them. The only way to handle it is - I think - taking it in positively, even though you're not attracted to them. You are simply lesbian and CIS women are faced to that "problem" as well.

As long as things are not going off course I wouldn't worry about it at all.

Congratulations! 

[elkie-t]

Men are humans, so treat them with equal respect as a non-attractive girl. If they compliment you, say thank you. If they strike a conversation, exchange a few words, then excuse yourself and go somewhere (ladies room). If they offer you to buy a drink, politely decline. If they already told a Barnett they're buying you a drink, and the barman asks what that drink shall be - accept it (if you don't want to have too much alcohol - tell the barman to give you a coke). Then (if you are alone) - you may come to the person and have a little conversation, then excuse yourself and go to a ladies room.

I was short on money when was out, so I always welcomed a free drink It is just an invitation to talk to the person, never lead to anything more serious. As long as you don't accept physical advances and let the guy upfront, I'm taken - it's not offensive to just talk.


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[VickyMI]

When this started happening to me I was a bit nervous while at the same time flattered.   Over the past few years I have gotten used to it.  You will too.

The easiest thing to do is politely decline and say no thank you. 

If you do accept your not saying "I'd like to have sex with you".  But men will use this to open up a conversation with you.  It's your choice if you want to be approached by accepting the drink.  I have had many conversations with men at restaurant bars and have never had a problem. 

[alex82]

I recently had breast augmentation and find myself having reached my goal of passing as female 99.9% of the time, except for when I speak. I am working currently working on my voice feminization via voice feminization therapy.

I am attracted to women only which would make me a MTF lesbian.

The issue I am having is that men are often making passes at me and offering to buy me drinks, etc.

Although I am flattered that I must be passing because of these advances, I am not used to this happening and find myself in awkward situations and unsure of the best way to handle these advances.

Any comments and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

A free drink is a free drink. You can always climb out of the toilet window.

That's my philosophy in life. There is no such thing as a free lunch, but you are in control of how much you pay for it.

[Lady Sarah]

So, there are no bars frequented by ladies that are also only interested in other ladies? If you are not interested in men, you might want to rethink where you go to hang out.
It's like me deciding not to go to bars where I know fights are going to start. If you remove yourself from places where you are going to feel uncomfortable, there should be less conflict.
I know you can never completely avoid conflict, but wisdom can help avoid it.

[noleen111]

It can be scary.. but the advice given here is good.. take it as a compliment.

At least you picked it up.. The first time that happened to me.. I kinda was clueless. I was with a friend having a drink, these guys started chatting to us and this one guy really started chatting with me.. I just thought he was friendly as I had interacted with a lot of people that day.. when we left my friend says to me.. wow that guy was really into you... I was like ok..

[Lady Sarah]

A wise man or woman will avoid violence whenever possible. Carrying a weapon can turn any misdemeanor into a felony. I will add that even a well trained individual rarely stands a chance in a mob.
If you are uncomfortable with people in a bar or tavern, don't go there. Find another place to go.

[Kendra]

Ejo asked a good question, the first half dozen replies were well thought out with tidbits I might hope to use someday if I am lucky.  And then a good thread went sideways, guns blazing.  Sheesh.  Never mind...

[Cindy]

 
I have removed some posts.

Violence is not a good way of settling anything. I would suggest that people in vulnerable minorities such as TG people would be wise not to resort to violence as a primary form of argument.

Cindy
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[Artesia]

I don't go to bars, or drink alcohol, so this is not something that I anticipate having occur.  I have had 1 male approach me to talk, and when I spoke, my voice gave me away immediately and he backed off pretty quick.  Just yesterday, two men waved t me while I was riding my bike.  One of them drove past very slowly, turned around and drove past again.  This was new, as I have never had anyone wave to me while riding in the past.  I took it as I can pass from 50+ feet away.

Sorry, I know this isn't helpful, I just took it as a compliment.

[Kendra]

Artesia what you said is helpful.  You just reminded me I better get to practicing my voice lessons for the week, so I don't fail during my voice training lesson tomorrow.  (Last week's lesson didn't go well - I gotta practice more). 

[Angieisalone]

A wise man or woman will avoid violence whenever possible. Carrying a weapon can turn any misdemeanor into a felony. I will add that even a well trained individual rarely stands a chance in a mob.
If you are uncomfortable with people in a bar or tavern, don't go there. Find another place to go.

Not if you live in a state that allows carry laws. We should all avoid violence but if someone is going to make advances towards me and not listen to me, then I have to stand my ground.

[Kendra]

I see a dangerous flaw in logic here.  Angie for your sake and for others, I hope you can understand this.

[elkie-t]

Not if you live in a state that allows carry laws. We should all avoid violence but if someone is going to make advances towards me and not listen to me, then I have to stand my ground.

I am not aware of any state in USA that allows carrying in a bar while consuming any alcohol. And going to a bar for a coke is smart, but only a few states would allow even that. And most adults want to drink at least some alcohol when going to a bar.

[RobynD]

I think as in all social situation in life it pays to be assertive and clear with others. When people are rude or disrespectful i remove myself from their presence, or tell them firmly my point of view and leave it at that.

When someone is genuine, polite and nice, i appreciate the conversation.

[Ejo]

It was at a casino after attending a concert when the last drink offer occurred. I don't drink alcohol and I refuse to live my life hiding, such as in going to a lesbian bar only. This is "my world" and I intend to see it to the fullest! I don't believe in only going places especially for LGBT because if I do that I'm letting the LGBT uneducated people win, and I'm a winner not a looser.

[SerenaOhSerena]

I get you. I live near a huge college campus and have gotten my share of passes. It'd be fine but I'm very dysphoric about being pre-op (god forbid they find that you're trans *and* pre-op) so I don't really want to have any kind of thing yet. Really all you have to do is just decline their advances. It's that easy.

[Katrina]

Tell them you're a lesbian.