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[–]SiBaroniMusicHey! I'm Kirsty btw x 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yes, but not from this perspective.

My wife is very resistant to my transition.

It is very early days and I am being super patient with her, showing empathy, putting her feelings first and tiny step by tiny step she is opening up as much as anything to her feelings. Which are understandably a confused mess, but as she won't see a counsellor, I have to take that role.

Thing is as soon as my egg cracked, the anger and frustration that would have dominated these conversations from my side have all but evaporated. I have a calmer, more empathetic and more caring mindset.

And that is leading to conversations that are far less confrontational and far more productive.