I can't tell if I like girls, or if I want to be one

[Average Human Being]

I've had this question for about 2 years now and it seems to be a question that I cannot answer, however much I try. Sometimes when I see a cute girl, a girl with nice hair, a girl with nice makeup, a nice outfit, etc. I'm not sure if I feel attraction or a feeling of "I want to be like that". Can somebody please help?

[Northern Star Girl]

I've had this question for about 2 years now and it seems to be a question that I cannot answer, however much I try. Sometimes when I see a cute girl, a girl with nice hair, a girl with nice makeup, a nice outfit, etc. I'm not sure if I feel attraction or a feeling of "I want to be like that". Can somebody please help?

@Average Human Being 
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[Northern Star Girl]

@Average Human Being
Oh, and another thing Average Human Being
When you have a moment please plan to write a brief introduction in the Youth Introductions Forum
        https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,544.0.html
so that other members will be aware of your arrival ...therefore you will be able to share your thoughts with more members here.
     
Thank you again for joining Susan's Place and being involved in the Forums here.[/size]
Best wishes to you,
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NOTE: Now after all of this Greeting Stuff I will you have your thread back so that the exchange of conversation can continue.
Other members here will certainly be along to give you their comments and suggestions that you may be seeking

[CynthiaAnn]

I'm not sure if I feel attraction or a feeling of "I want to be like that"

why not both ?

C -

[Average Human Being]

why not both ?

C -

Good point, but no. I don't know if I want the features a girl would have, or if I am attracted to them.

[Lexxi]

Hi Average,

I know exactly what you're saying. But with me I knew that 100%, without a doubt I wanted to be like them...I also wanted to be with them. That's why I've spent the last 35 years telling people I was a lesbian, which was LONG before I ever thought of transitioning. I think in my own little way I was also "coming out" to people without saying the words.

Sadly no one ever picked up on that so my secret stayed safe. I really wish it hadn't though because if I had had the courage, I wouldn't be just now starting to transition at the age of 50. I would have already had the body that I know I've wanted for most of my life. I knew that I wanted to be a female back when I was 5, and that never once changed for me.

Hope that helps,

xoxo

Lexxi