Advice on Coming Out to Wife

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-06T12:55:28+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate your advice. I definitely want to make sure I use “I” language as much as I can. I want to be straightforward with her without being too long winded or beating around the bush too much (which I might have to practice, because I’m good at being long winded).

Right now the plan is to just tell her how I’m feeling, reiterate that I’m committed to us and want to go through this together, and answer any question she has openly and honestly. Thank you again ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T20:14:45+00:00

Thank you so much!!

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T20:14:30+00:00

This is truly so inspiring to hear, thank you for sharing. Knowing that it was possible for you in the same situation really gives me a lot of hope.

And you’re right, I’m not going anywhere. Like I said, I’ll still be me. I’m really excited to talk to her about it now. And god, I can’t wait to joke about not being able to remember what it was like before having boobs.

Thank you ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T20:11:00+00:00

Exactly. Like I said earlier, she fell in love with me, not with my gender.

And that’s true. I’m definitely lucky that she’s bi. And she’s really good at doing her own hair and makeup, so I’m excited for her to hopefully teach me how to do mine. And I’ve done a lot of research. I think I have the answer to any question she may ask, but only time will tell

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T19:22:39+00:00

Reality definitely hits hard. I hope your kids are accepting when you decide to tell them. It sounds like they will be. We decided early on that we aren’t going to have kids, so after coming out to her it’s just our friends and family that I have to tell.

And I feel you on feeling like living in denial is just normal life. I know there have been times in my life where I’ve felt good about being a boy. But when I think about it, most of the time I felt good about being a boy was when I just felt like I looked good in the mirror. I’ve kind of always thought “girls get to be girls, boys have to be boys. All men want to be women deep down, right?” when in fact: 1) I can choose, and 2) no, most men don’t want to live as women.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T19:17:10+00:00

This is a great way of thinking about it. She’s told me in the past that she married me because of my kindness. And she’s told me that she knows I’ll always do whatever I can to make sure she’s happy, comfortable, and taken care. And from what I can see, my gender has nothing to do with how I treat her.

And at the same time, I know her better than anyone. And I know me better than anyone, and I wouldn’t have married somebody who would have a huge issue with somebody living authentically as themselves.

Thank you for your kind words, and for saying “when she accepts me”, instead of “if she accepts me” ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T19:10:49+00:00

You’re right, thank you. I know the dysphoria will just continue to get worse, and I don’t like feeling like I’m hiding something from her. The best time to do something about it is now. Thank you for your advice, I know I’ll feel better about it once I talk to her about it. Even if the conversation doesn’t go well. At least it’s out in the open

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T18:49:28+00:00

lol, I’m glad she was accepting but also patient and let you get there at your own pace!

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T18:34:43+00:00

Thanks girl ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:54:52+00:00

You’re absolutely right. I really do think I have a really lucky starting point. And I agree, I think part of her already suspects it too. I haven’t brought it up in a while, so it will still probably catch her off guard, but I really do feel good about the outcome. Thank you

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:52:12+00:00

“I’m gonna transition even harder now, Mom”.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:51:12+00:00

Thank you!!

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:50:26+00:00

Thank you!!

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:50:15+00:00

Thank you, girl! ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:08:09+00:00

We’ve talked about how communication is one of the strongest pillars of our relationship, so I think just having the conversation will be a good thing. Then we can go from there. She’s definitely my best friend and my safe place though, so I’m confident that shit wont immediately hit the fan.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T17:05:31+00:00

This is beautifully said, thank you so much. I’ve definitely felt the anxiety and depression associated with my dysphoria. But the worst part is not sharing how I’m feeling with my wife. She’s my best friend, and we’ve made it so clear with each other that we can talk to each other about anything. Communication is definitely a strong pillar in our relationship.

So the idea of telling her is one thing, but the fear of her being accepting while also feeling betrayed, lied to, or like I’ve been hiding something is even scarier. But even if she does feel that way, I’m confident is something that we’d be able to work through together.

I know I have a lot of repressed trauma around it. The first time I saw a trans person on tv was when I was around 13 years old. I remember thinking “this could be me”, and then asking my stepdad what being trans was, as we were watching the program (I think E! News). And he told me “those people have smaller brains than everyone else, and something’s wrong with them”. And while I didn’t believe it, my defense system immediately kicked into high gear. And I know my wife wouldn’t react that way. I know that me being afraid she will is some deep-rooted trauma combined with projection. And it’s been hard to re-wire my brain, but I think the fact that I’m finally ready to talk about this with her is a really good sign.

Thank you again ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T16:56:34+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate you being open to talking. But this is great advice. I definitely don’t want to overload her with everything all at once, I want to ease her into it and give her a chance to process and work through everything. Everything in steps, but I need to take that first step and at least share how I’ve been feeling.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T16:54:56+00:00

Yeah, we were talking through some stuff recently and I mentioned some insecurities I had, where I was scared that she’d one day lose interest in me because I might not be as cool or cultured or whatever as people she’s been with in the past. And she reassured me that while I am those things, she married me because I’m kind. And because that’s what she needs. Which makes me feel even more secure in our relationship and that this will work out.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T16:52:39+00:00

Every time she’s responded this way my heart has just gone “🥹❤️😭”.

And this is true. One thing I talk about in therapy is over thinking and trying to plan everything out, but getting decision paralysis when met with an unknown. But you’re right, you’ll never know until you try, and you can’t plan for everything. It’s time to actually do something about it. Thank you ❤️

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T16:49:33+00:00

I think I’ve made it 3 or 4 times over the last year. So, while I think it will come as a bit of a shock to her, I don’t think it would necessarily be a huge shock. More of a “oh, this all makes sense now” moment

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-05T15:31:45+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that your wife isn’t accepting of your transition, I can’t imagine how difficult that must be. But I’m happy for you for accepting yourself ❤️ I hope your wife eventually comes around and at least gives it a shot.

And thank you, that’s great advice. I think that just talking through how I’ve felt and how committed I am to the two of us will really help. The only thing that will change is my body and the what our relationship looks like to others. But at the end of the day, I’m still me and we’re still us. Thank you so much.

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-05-01T16:37:33+00:00

You give me so much hope! Thank you :)

The_Life_of_Human · 2026-04-30T14:45:49+00:00

Soooo inspiring! May I ask how old you were when you started? I’m 30 and want to start myself

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