How do I tell my boyfriend that I'm transgender?
HopeReb21
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Aug 12, 2016
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In my opinion, he shouldn't feel bad about it. Feel brave and say in a easy way in your way.
Don't be shy.
Anonymous
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Aug 28, 2016
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Write a letter explaining first, what it means to be transgender. Explain the transition, and what pronouns you wish to use or the name you want him to use. (If you are recently coming to this find.) If you had transitioned previously, then go ahead and explain in the letter what it means to be transgender, when you transitioned, etc. If he's worth anything to you, he'll love you unconditionally anyways.
Anonymous
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Sep 2, 2016
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I would sit him down across a table from you, have him shut his phone off and just talk to him if he loves you hell support you. Just remember to take it slow and breathe
listenercat5678
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Sep 25, 2016
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Just tell him the name you want to be called or your birth name. If he doesn't understand, then he doesnt. Good luck! 😊
Anonymous
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Nov 24, 2016
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Know his thoughts and opinions first and only tell him when it is safe. You want to have the right timing, and I think you're the only one that can know when it's the right time. I don't know what else to say except just tell him. If you can think of a good way to ease into it, maybe do that, but also remember that if you go into it with a positive attitude, he will be more likely to respond positively, whereas if you make it sound negative or that you are embarrassed, he might be more likely to react negatively
Anonymous
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Apr 8, 2018
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how would you tell anyone else? i think if he really is committed to relationship with you he will be respectful and tell you how he feels. wouldnt you rather be in an honest relationship?
Olweg
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Jul 1, 2018
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There is no right or wrong answer to that : your way will be the right way :) The most important thing is to feel safe when doing it. If you fear he'll have a violent reaction, rather physically or emotionally, then maybe there are some things that would help you feel secured (like having a friend present nearby, telling him in a public place, by a letter, phone etc...).
Let's not forget that the Coming-out isn't a "have to". Some people don't do it at all, and that's your right to do as you feel best.
Some people like better to tell their partner they're trans on early stages of the relationship, others would rather wait until intimate moments, or when their partner express romantic feelings...
It's generally easier when, as trans people, we present things casually, without making it a big deal : if we show confidence, it'll help make the other one confident that it's ok, not a big deal, not an issue etc. If we act as it's shameful, bad, sad, a disease, an abnormality and so on, people will tend to see it like that too. :/
Just see what's important for you, what you want to tell and why (what need of yours will be satisfied by telling it : is it to be respected in your gender ? Or because you want to be assured you can trust your partner, because you want to share with him that aspect of your life and your being ? etc.).
rxgdxll
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May 1, 2019
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It would most likely be best to (if possible) talk face to him. When you talk face to face it makes it easier for if he has any questions about it. Try to tell him how you felt when you realized your trans and how it makes you feel to be able to be yourself. Make sure not to do it when you feel very anxious over it or it could make you feel worse about it. And always remember, if he truly loves and cares for you, he will accept you no matter what gender you are or aren’t
Anonymous
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Jul 20, 2016
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Sit down with him and start off a chat by saying things such as ' what is your opinion on trans ' so trying to hint then slowly bring into the equation that you are
Anonymous
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Jul 28, 2016
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Ask him on his opinion on transgender people. If he responses positively, tell him that you are one. If he responses negatively, tell it to him in a joking and serious manner. If he accepts it, do not deny it wasn't a joke. If he doesn't accept it, tell him it was a joke.
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