pt 1
hi, my partner's been experiencing mild gender dysphoria since summer '22. it's mostly on and off - some days he's distressed by it but a lot of days he doesn't think about it at all. he doesn't want to transition and currently doesn't have access to therapy. he's trying not to think about it, but it worries me that it comes back everytime. i think it would be best for him to address his feelings though.
"pt 2
i would have no issue if he ended up identifying as a woman, since I'm bisexual and would love him anyways. but obviously being trans and undergoing medical transition is extremely hard, so he would love to try to accept his sex assigned at birth, do you or your followers have any advice/resources for this? thanks a lot, hope you're having a nice day <3"
Hello! A good question and I think not uncommon. Many folks can experience discomfort with identifying differently than they previously thought or express a struggle even figuring out how they identify. It's nothing your partner should feel ashamed about or scared of. It sounds like you are doing the most you, or anyone else, can for your partner. You're creating a safe and supportive environment while encouraging them to seek additional help and resources. Being trans doesn't mean someone needs to undergo any kind of transition. It is not a requirement to seek medical transition or anything else. Most do because of the dysphoria, but not required. There is also a massive spectrum of gender identities out there and maybe your partner doesn't quite fit with "transgender", but perhaps somewhere in between?
I think the best advice I could provide would be to encourage your partner to join communities on Reddit, or other online forums (I'll be honest I don't really know of others) and talk with people who have experienced the same thing. It may provide some clarity, or at least a safe space where they can feel understood. Perhaps some followers have had similar experiences and can chime in!
