>>81334824Here's exactly how I feel. Thank God for anonymous imageboards.
I don't understand why anyone would be trans.
I wanted to be "treated like a boy" growing up. I hated the song and dance of "being a girl". Dolling up, wearing make-up. I threw tantrums when my parents tried to make me wear dresses (we reached a compromise with girly pantsuits).
When I got older and more independent, I realized I could dress how I wanted. I cut off all my long hair and started dressing more neutrally. Nowadays I sometimes wear dresses - but not to be "pretty" but because they are comfortable.
I can't explain why, but I despise receiving compliments about my looks. I dress pretty for myself and for the pleasure of my boyfriend.
I dislike when customers at work who don't know me acknowledge me as a "pretty girl" first and a person second. I hate when people assume I can't do physical labor not because I am short, but because I am female. The term "the second sex" comes to mind.
But I've never wanted to actually BE the opposite gender.
It's true that clothes "don't have gender". People can dress how they please. Guys can have long hair and wear make-up. Girls can shave their heads and wear men's shorts.
Why don't trans people just do that?
Most trans people I have met (MtF) appear to present the most sexist stereotypes of women I have seen. I keep my mouth shut, but it begs the question: "Is this what you really think about my gender?"
I just don't understand.
