[ariadne]

Perfection is a slippery concept. It can mean conforming to a stereotype, but surely there's not only one way to perfection but a thousand ways. I think you have a partner who's proud to be with you. Go out and be yourself, with pride. Pride is in fact another concept with difficult edges to it, but every example of humanity can be magnificent and beautiful, whether male, female, or cant-quite-tell.