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Coming out to my FtM boyfriend?


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Hi, I'm currently in a relationship with a ftm guy (He's 20 and I'm 19 y/o), that can't transition because he lives with his family (his dad is xenophobic, and mom won't accept him but will accept others) and can't move out cause of financial issues and mental illness. He's expressed to me before that he's uncomfortable around cis guys and masculine people in general. I came out to him back in January of this year as Gender fluid (we had a long discussion about how I was feeling and I generally thought I was), but now I'm starting to get really dysphoric with feminine language used towards me, such as being called his girlfriend or any feminine compliments. I practically refuse to wear feminine clothing aside from the like, once a month or 2 that I want to feel more feminine. Any suggestions regarding how to come out to him as ftm or when?

P.s. We are a long distance relationship, though it's only 3 hours. We have also been in a relationship for nearly 3 years. 

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In this case I think the best approach is to tell him straight-up.  Being FtM himself, he knows what it's like to be that dysphoric.  And you revealing that you're FtM yourself doesn't change who you are, it just changes what he knows about you.  I doubt he'll lump you in with those he's uncomfortable with, even if you start transition and begin showing more masculine traits.  It might even be good for his comfort level with people in general to know there are decent guys out there, since he has a personal relationship with you.

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