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Started by buriedlies, March 26, 2011, 12:58:27 PM

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buriedlies

Im sorry, I didn't know exactly where to put this topic, so I hope here is okay.  :embarrassed:
I know there is a "do I pass" thread, but I wasn't sure if that was for pre or post, etc.. Plus, I have a few more questions other than passing.

Here's my deal, Im 20 and have been contemplating going through with this for a while. The only thing Im worried about is not being able to pass as good as some transmen I see. :( I don't exactly look that girly to begin with, so that's good and I already have a deep voice. All my life, even as a little kid, I've thought of myself as a boy.

I know T and transitioning affects everyone differently, but 1-10 how well do you think I'll pass after all is done?

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180257_10150397137055481_890730480_17221264_219743_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/39553_10150295015385481_890730480_15393735_4491476_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/26703_10150216264275481_890730480_13304358_222042_n.jpg


Other things worrying me though,
do people generally accept your FTMness and still date you? I'd go for girls if I did transition, so how would that work..? Would lesbians still go for a FTM? If not, and I go for straight girls, are they okay dating a transgender? Im just scared. Sorry for my stupid questions.

Thanks so much. This is just a huge decision in my life and I don't want to be disappointed. : (
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JesseO

No one can predict exactly what T will do for you. Will you pass? Most likely. I find that we (as in other ftm's) can pick out other ftms easier (or think we can...like gaydar) because we tend to obsess over gender and passing.  I really don't feel like the average person picks apart our characteristics the way we as a group tend to. Someone else may disagree with me on that though.

I can't really answer the second part because I am not on T. There are a lot of great youtube videos out there about dating. ReeseKelly has one that is pretty good. Will some lesbians accept you and date you? Sure. But you need to think about whether or not that is something you really want....as lesbians tend to be attracted to females, and the more andro side of you as opposed to the masculine. Of course, people are all different. There are a few guys on youtube who I believe started out in a "lesbian" relationship and are still with their partners....one for 2+ years after being on T. Are straight girls ok with dating ftms? Sure, if you find the right one. Honestly - no, not every girl you approach is going to be okay with it. Some might be weirded out. Some might seem okay with it, and then not be. Some might not think it's an issue at all whatsoever and you will live happily ever after with that person. For the ones that aren't okay with it - you just need to let those ones go, and move on to the next one. To answer what I believe you are essentially asking....No, you will not be alone forever, and yes...you will find someone who loves and accepts you, it just may not happen the first try.
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spacial

Looking at those 3 photos, I would say you were a rather girly guy. But I'd be a little surprised to discover you were a gfemale.

As for dating, that's up to you more than anyone else. There will be loads of people who won't accept you for loads of reasons. That's life I'm afraid. But you do what everyone does, whatever they are, whoever they are. You walk past those who don't want you and toward those that do.

I'm pretty sure others will agree with me, you think about what you have to give, not what you can't.
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RabbitsOfTheWorldUnite

Be patient!

Wait til you know for sure and are ready for the commitment. You're only 20 and have plenty of years left. Above all, don't worry, don't regret. Do make plans and goals!
Be aware that plans and goals are apt to change :-)
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Stephe

Well I can promise you there will be disappointments in life no matter how you chose to live it. On your pictures, you already could pass as a guy IMHO. If you feel this is what you want to do, I would suggest live as a guy for a while and if it feels right, do HRT. An old woman once told me, "I don't regret anything I have done, I regret the things I didn't do". If you try living as a guy and you don't like it, it won't be the end of the world and you then will know for sure..
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