You know you're a woman

[D'Amalie]

I read the list and knew that it wasn't to be taken too seriously. Some things I relate to and others I don't. Cis women aren't all alike and neither are we.

As far as nails go, when I first transitioned I spent a lot of time on my nails and did like how they looked. But as a mechanical engineer often needing to use hand tools, it was very difficult to keep them looking nice. And, I noticed the other engineering women generally didn't do very much with their nails. A few used clear polish and some just left them natural. One cis-woman friend, an electrical engineer, and I went out to lunch one day commented on my nails and said "yours are pretty - I gave up on my nails a long time ago..."

At some point my nails just stopped being a priority.

I do like the smell of my guy.    And, even better, I like the feel of his muscular arms.

Agreed!  as I get older the nails aren't as important.  Very expensive to keep them up, but neat and tidy is okay and then they don't split or chip so much.  Even house cleaning would spoil a good manicure!

[Lori Dee]

I can relate to a lot of these. I do enjoy doing my nails, and hate banging them on something. I can't cook and I hate laundry. I don't "need" a man and have lived alone for almost ten years (by choice). My doctors describe me as "asexual transfeminine" but that is only because I am not out looking for a date. I'll take the sweaty man for sure, or not. My world does not revolve around sex.

I think the realization for me was many of the "mirror" quotes. Those resonate with me. There have been many times when hair and make-up just seemed to click and I looked in the mirror and said, "Hey! I know her. That's me and I look great." No doubt in mind mind. I am woman. Now if I could just figure out those fitted sheets!

[ChrissyRyan]

Stereotypes for behavior aside, I think I have turned out okay.  I was not born with the right body but I can appreciate, experience, look, and be treated as a woman. I wish that I was more convincing (total male fail) with a melodic voice but I am happy.

I wish each of you much happiness.

Hugs,

Chrissy