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Karen, I'm very happy for you, your experience pretty much mirrors my own. Cheers, Eve

Hi Emma, I think we all question how we are perceived by others, especially in the early days of transition, I was almost paranoid by worrying about what others thought of me. I think this is normal. Don't expect all TS people to see eye to eye, there are some that I don't get on with either, again this is no different than for anybody else (non trans). It's funny, I didn't think that I'd ever get as far as I have done, wasn't bothered about HRT or GRS at first, so yes it can snowball, it did for me, and incrementally so, plant estrogen followed by self med premarin, followed by GP prescription patches, followed by GIC treatment, and yes I can't wait to get rid of my "junk" to become fully fulfilled as a woman. Also incremental were the changes in my appearance and dress, mostly male at first, femme around the house, then femme at trans events etc, and finally after nearly 3 years full identity change and acquired female gender. However my first friend with whom we came out to each other via his (her?) wife, who initially was far more passable as femme than I was, has not taken it any further than occasionally dressing as female mostly at trans friendly places. So we are all different, and there is no guarantee of what your future holds. Just take it slowly and give your wife time to accept that you are still you, and maybe your appearance is a little different, after all we age don't we?, and that your appearance might or might not change some more. I don't know many transwomen who have got into a serious relationship with men, most that I know are still attracted to women. I hope that this helps you, Eve

Hi Eve, Yes, it definitely and always helps to hear examples of personal experiences. Thank you for your feedback! Emma

Hi Jennilee, No offence to our US cousins, but it's great to hear from some one else in the UK, I hope that you continue to blog, I fear that others might get bored with mine! :-) Cheers, Eve

Hi Jennilee, Good for you to start a blog! And even better, to go shopping in HK. I've been there several times (often to Shenzhen too) and really like it there. Kind of hot and humid in the summer, though. Too bad about your sore throat and cold and hope you feel much better soon. Emma

Monica, I mean skipping "the talk" by meeting guys that already know that I'm transgender so I won't have to go through it. Like through friends, or guys that know me from the tran-advocacy events that I do sometimes on campus, etc. I have met and dated guys that way and it was so nice not to know that I have to have that awkward discussion. Unfortunately, I haven't met anyone that way lately.

Ladies - Kristila mentioned that a member "was feeling down," and that "one of the things was that men are sending her unwanted friend requests and messages on social sites." I realize [in this case] that the unwanted attention was on another site, but I want to remind all of you, that if you receive unwanted attention here on the forum... please let a moderator know - we can't do anything about a problem if we don't know about it. Since this isn't a social network or site, we don't have to put up with that kind of activity. Unwanted contact, especially if the individual continues after s/he has been either ignored or asked to stop, is not tolerated. -Mike

Kristi, The only way I know to skip the "talk," is to attend gender conferences and try to make as many transgender friends as possible. Have found my beloved at a transgender support group (exploring whether I was transgender myself, which I am not). Having couple friends is one of the best ways to find a well put together partner, whether you are LGBTQ or not, in my opinion. Monica

I've tried a couple of the transgender dating sites and spent a lot of time describing myself, what I like and what I'm looking for. It was like the guys that contacted me didn't even bother to read my profile.. I put 20-25 years old for an age range, but like 90% of the men that i heard from were over 40 and many were in their 60's. I also get the impression that a lot of them thing that because I'm trans, that I'm desperate or something. I just want an easier way to meet guys that know upfront. It would be nice to skip the "talk."

Kristila, I get these comments from men a lot also. Men can be suc h liars . I have gotten about 10 out of the 15 you mentioned . I like the attention sometimes , but men can be over zealous , and sexually fervent. When you think you are starting to like someone then you find out they have been lying to you. I have gotten way better at defining the truth out of admires. I am demi-sexual and just want to make a definite connection with someone.

Dear Friends, Have been accused of being a transgender in an insulting way two years ago on a paid Lesbian dating website (http://www.pinkwink.com). Two years ago, was also on the two big name "free" dating websites, but not a nibble. Gave PinkWink another six month chance recently, but giving it up. However, it is worth a try, when it is only $40.00 a year. Have met on PinkWink a lady who found someone on one of the big name "free" dating websites only ten minutes from where she lived. Notice MANY scammers on the "free" and inexpensive dating websites. Now trying gender conferences to meet that special lady, and if that does not work, going to try "Compatible Companions," put out by the owner of eHarmony, for $240.00 or $250.00 a year (I can't remember which). About people far away making contact: In my case, I exhausted all the women participating from my county, and gradually expanded out. Of course, I am willing to relocate. Have found http://www.TGPersonals.com, which is free, the best of the transgender dating websites, in my opinion. Many of the transwomen there complain of guys trolling there looking for hookups, but I also found many great online friends there among the transwomen! Know that "one is the loneliest number," but being with the wrong person can be a nightmare! Yours truly, Monica

I joined a dating site for fun. My profile says I live in Oregon and the first sentence in "about" indicated I am post-op. I am looking for females only. So I get a message from a man in New York wanting to hook up. Come on, really? I am interested in females, live 3000 miles away, do you really think I will travel to NY for this? Heck no.