Does your behavior change when Cross-dressed?

Loretta Ann · Post by **Loretta Ann** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:13 am

Hi all.

My behavior doesn't really change, but then I pretty much always display a blend of masculine and feminine behavior. I believe that I'm a blend of male and female on the inside and thus my behaviors don't tend to be extreme one way or the other, so my behavior doesn't seem out of place when I'm en femme or en drab (at least not to me.)

Joanna_S · Post by **Joanna_S** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:44 am

I don´t think my behavior changes very much but when dressed I try to move like women do. I don´t stride along, I also try to keep my knees together when I sit and my legs or ankles crossed. My GF said that it is easier for her if my clothing and behavior match

J

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:00 am

Darlene,

There is only one me. I don't beleive I am any different no matter what I am wearing, although I do try to sit with my legs together, or crossed particularly when in a dress or skirt.

Love always,
Elizabeth

Post by **DonnaT** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 6:09 am

No, althought it probably should when in public, at least a little, but then again, I'venot been in public yet.

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:37 pm

Physical, emotional, attitude, Yes I see a change. Physically, my posture, stance, gestures, walk etc., seem to automaticallly adapt to Virginia. Emotionally, I feel more at ease and when time comes to change back, I get depressed. Attitude, yes, in some situations when "en drab" I still have an aggressive attitude in certain situatioins, especially if I feel someone is attempting to take advantge of me or my family. Is this good or bad, who knows, it is a journey, and I am a crossdresser which means that I cross back and forth I am not one or the other 24/7 so I have to control aspects of both sides or not. As, I believe Azza said perhaps it is ALL under Virginia's control, she just lets the male side think it is on its own - very thought provoking!
Virginia

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:17 pm

I'm just like you, Darlene. I try & maintain a nice combo of masculine and feminine.

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:34 pm

Hi all,

No, aside from minding how far apart my knees are (and this has more to do with the fact I'm wearing a skirt or a dress than it does with my thinking this is how a woman is "supposed" to sit), my behaviour doesn't change. In drab or en femme, I remain myself.

Love,
CJ

SophieLawson · Post by **SophieLawson** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:47 am

Same as everyone else, I just cross my legs when dressed and have them wide apart when not dressed

Also, like I guess everyone else, I feel more at ease when dressed.

Sophie xx

Post by **KimberlyS** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:06 pm

I must say that I am similar also. In my normal male mode I have both masculine and feminine traits and behaviors. Yes when in male mode I act more like a male and when in female mode I act more like a female. As a male I sit, walk like a male. As a female I sit and walk more like a female because I really do not want to just look like a guy in a dress. But in either mode I am just me.

KimberlyS

Calina_Leigh · Post by **Calina_Leigh** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:02 pm

I asked a similar question in http://crossdressers-haven.com/forums/v ... highlight= because I was wondering the same thing. It seemed to me that I really did not act differently when dressed. I had wondered if I was different from others here on the board. I knew that did not act differently from a third party(my wife) so I knew it was not just me.

Maggie · Post by **Maggie** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:52 am

When I crossdress, I go for a total transformation into Maggie - including women's clothing, make-up, wig, voice, mannerisms, facial expression, demeanor, walking, personality, and emotions. When I am Maggie, I feel and act quite differently than I do in my male persona. I regard myself as being a real woman. I have found that, in order to present myself as a convincing woman, I must first convince myself that I am a woman. On these occasions, I am amazed and delighted by the charming lady who magically materializes.

Violet · Post by **Violet** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:25 pm

I don't really act much different. Yes, I sit with my legs crossed (esp. important as I wear a lot of miniskirts), but then I do that a lot when I'm not crossing anyway. I guess the major change is I feel more confident and secure in myself, I feel more comfortable doing things like dancing or hitting on people than otherwise. (too bad I can't send Violet to do job interviews! But I don't think she would be appreciated for her employability-skills.)

S. Lisa Smith · Post by **S. Lisa Smith** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:52 pm

When I crossdress, I go for a total transformation into Maggie - including women's clothing, make-up, wig, voice, mannerisms, facial expression, demeanor, walking, personality, and emotions. When I am Maggie, I feel and act quite differently than I do in my male persona

I have to agree. When I dress, it's all about becoming Lisa. Lisa is a similar but different person than my male persona. Lisa is the person I would be if I had been born female. She is one of "the gals" not one of the guys wearing different clothes.

ConnieLynn · Post by **ConnieLynn** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:35 pm

I do act diferently in several ways. My wife says that when i am Connie, I am nicer!! I behave sweeter, dont swear as much, I know that I act a lot more feminine. My voice changes, and I of course walk and sit diferently. And I get very pouty when I want something I cannot have, like a double hot fudge sundae!

Lately however, Connie has been coming "out" when I am not dressed.
Sometimes its unsettling, but most times its just fun! Especially when in a clothing store!! She really gets going at times.
Its so funny to see other peoples, especially womens reactions when Connie is "out" but they see 'Bill'. Very funny!!!!

Merinda · Post by **Merinda** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 3:35 pm

Maggie ,
You look totally charming

When I change into Merinda I'm totally relaxed within myself , I seem to let go of all my hang-ups and feel free from the dark days of my past.
The smile comes out like the sun after a storm , it feels like a new begining.