Ask Matt Monday: Redirecting the Conversation

[Shana A]

Ask Matt Monday: Redirecting the Conversation

June 6, 2011 by Matt Kailey

http://tranifesto.com/2011/06/06/ask-matt-monday-redirecting-the-conversation/

A reader writes: "As someone who is beginning my physical transition from female to male, I've experienced a long buildup in terms of coming out to friends and family, figuring out where my support will come from, explaining my process and answering questions.

"Although my transition is important to me and a huge part of my life right now, I don't want it to become the main topic of conversation whenever I talk to people. Sometimes, I'd rather not mention it at all, as there are other interesting things happening in my life (and the world, and the life of people close to me). Do you have any tips on how to handle and/or deflect well-meaning questions and comments, and direct the conversation to other topics?"