Another New Girl

[Mary Beth SO]

Hi everyone!

Since the man that I’m dating recently told me he’s a crossdresser, I’ve been trying to learn and understand as much as I can about cross dressing. I’ve also been searching for some sort of support from other significant others, as it’s been difficult working through my feelings without having anyone to discuss it with. Thankfully, I found this forum last night and registered.

My boyfriend is a great person, regardless of what he dresses in and I want him to feel that he can be himself and be accepted unconditionally with me. It means a great deal to me that he was so honest with me so soon into our relationship. I’m proud of him, all of him, and I’m unbelievably happy as his girlfriend.

That being said, I never dressed my Ken dolls in Barbie clothes as a little girl so it’s going to take me some time to process all this. I’m trying to approach all this with an open mind and a sense of humor, and hopefully with some support, that will be enough to help me through.

I’m so grateful I found this forum and look forward to getting to know all of you!

[SilverLady(SO)]

Hi, Mary Beth, and a huge welcome to the Forum!!

We look forward to your participation, so don't be shy!

- SL

[Anne Murray (SO)]

Big Welcome to the forum, nice to have you in here and i look forward to having a chat with you some time, you have found a good place to come to, and hope you find all the answers you are looking for
Anne

[Kay]

Hi Mary Beth
Welcome to this wonderful forum from me across the pond .
An open mind AND a sense of humour (humor ) you are already way ahead of the game .
Kay

[CJ]

Hi Mary Beth,

Welcome to the forum!

Kudos to both you and your sweetheart--to you for not having run away in the other direction, screaming into the night, and to your man for being open and honest with you about who he is early in your relationship. These are good signs.

I hope you'll find some answers to your questions on this forum (as many an SO before you has asked those same questions); there's a treasure trove of information and support to be found here--both in the CDs area of the forum as well as in the SO-only areas. And, by the way, don't be shy; SOs can post anywhere they please on the forum even though they have a section reserved for them alone. Also, if it's feasible, don't be afraid to ask your sweetie to join the forum, too. While he sounds like a good egg and a "with-it" person, it's not always easy working out emotional issues on your own when you're a crossdresser. He might enjoy being here, too.

Again, Mary Beth, welcome aboard! I hope you have fun here and that you'll enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. I look forward to hearing more from you.

Love,
CJ

[Carol Ann]

Hello Mary Beth,
Let me also say welcome, I believe you will find honest people both man and women who will try their best to help you in anyway we can.
I have a loving sister named Virginia who always saids" you could do worst then marry a crossdresser".

Now in my case for what it's worth my wife knew going into our marriage I dressed and she just love it, in fact I will be so bold as to say it was a real turn on for her.

So we have been married 45 years have 4 kids and to this day I still dress and she has always told me "you are still the same man I married no matter what cloths you are wearing". Hay it can be a good life, hugs

[Virginia]

Hi Mary Beth,

You are both building a firm relationship with honesty on the front end!!!!

Yes, the gift that we bring to the table can be a bit overwhelming initially, but your wanting to understand it goes a long way toward sharing something beautiful that a lot of relationships lack.

We do hope you will stay, share and participate and please, as has been offered, have your boyfriend feel free to join as well.

Virginia

[Lucy Michelle]

Hi Mary Beth, a warm welcome to the forum.

[Andi L]

Welcome Mary Beth. Take your time to process this new revelation by your sweetie. It is as hard for him to tell you as it is for you to hear it. We're here to help you and would appreciate any insights, views, feelings you have on the subject as well.

[DonnaT]

Hi Mary Beth, to the forum.

[Anita]

Hi Mary Beth--
Welcme to the forum! We have very specialized info here, from many other SOs. You don't have to re-invent the wheel when you come here; there are many others who have had the same questions and concerns as you do, and continue to deal with them.