[Misty0732]

I know, it sounds like I'm trying to encourage you to take a path that may not be right for you. Sorry, that's not my intention. It's best to try to limit the risk that being transgender injects into your marriage anyway you can. Avoid transition, if possible, it's a very emotionally, and financially difficult course to set out on. I held it back for 66 years. It can be done if that's what you feel is in your best interest. At some point, however, if you are like me, as time goes on, your GD will grow to the where it can no longer be held in check. You'll know when that time comes, and if your wife has been a part of your journey all along, she will be in an excellent position to help you manage the crisis.

Thanks for your response, Clara. I'm probably at this point (in this thread) now because my long-term PM break has allowed my GD to flare up quite strongly. I'm 5 days or so back on it and I am already noticing some relief. I can't say with certainty that someday my body won't respond as yours did to the female hormones and push me further toward transition (I learned a long time ago never to say never), but for now that option remains closed.

I appreciate the insights from the "other side"!

Misty