I have to admit, clothing doesn't mean absolutely nothing to me: I love to look pretty, and wearing a dress always makes me feel great. But of course I would still undergo the journey of transition: just swapping clothes wouldn't change how I felt about myself.

Melissa,

If all men and women wore each others clothes would that mean we would be getting closer to being androgynes?   

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This survey raises another set of questions.  Do you want to look pretty and can clothes help you look pretty?

In light of the above questions a more appropriate answer might be option 2 (yes but disappointed / 20%).

If several people consider the minimum criteria for transitioning to be cross dressing then I would expect a higher number of people to vote "No" / 2%.

Melissa please give your interpretation of the data.

Interesting survey.

Oh gosh Wendy, it's been a while since I made this.  If I remember correctly, the purpose of the survey was more to prompt people to think about their reasons for transitioning than anything.  I am happy to see the statistics that were shown since it says almost everyone is transitioning for the right reasons.

Sorry Melisssa just thorght that the newer member of this site may wish to look at some of the old threds and poles, drag it out from the wood work.

It's no problem.  I was just responding to Wendy.

Hi again,

Not so confused Nigella here. I have to say the clothes mean nothing to me either. Its my body I hate, is that to strong a word? I want to be seen and look as a female, I want to be female. I am female. I do like the clothes but that's not the reason.

hugs and kisses

Nigella

Quote from: Nigella on April 23, 2007, 02:42:33 PM
I do like the clothes but that's not the reason.

Right, same here.

This is an issue about my body and body chemistry, not my clothing.

Though I do admit, the cloths are nice.

I hope I didn't skew your poll by voting because I am not sure I will be able to transition. I'm still weighing the personal costs. But if I could keep my same life but not wear female clothes I would certainly transition.