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    Am I losing my masculinity?

    [SIZE="3"]My wife and I are sharing the master bathroom. I'm looking for a place to warm the moisturizer. My wife looks and me and say's, "haven't you become cushy?" I replied, "what, what are you talking about?" She looks at me and says, "just look at yourself". I said, "what, I'm wearing jeans, a Tee shirt, and a tattered old sweatshirt, and nothing says masculine like a tattered old sweatshirt". Her reply, "oh yea, and what do you have on under those jeans?" She got me. She saw me dress. I had on VS pink nylon panties. I said, "Something that makes me feel nice". Then, in jest, she quotes the movie, So Fine, and says, "you are not a man". We share a laugh and move on. Later, we're on our way to a Christmas party. She wore her black velvet pants and a shiny metalic silver blouse. She looked beautiful. I had her try on this Jones New York dress, but she just won't do the dress thing. I tried and I tried. She would just rather not wear a dress. I, on the other hand would like to wear a dress. So, we're on the way to the party and I'm not really sure how the conversation got to this point, but, she says to me, "you are losing your masculinity". I argued that I'm not. Since, outing myself to her three years now, nothing has really changed in my personality to suggest that, when not enfemme. In fact, if anything has changed, it's been for her better. I try to help her out more around the house. I try to listen better. I am more sensitive to her needs, etc.
    Physically, I'm smooth shaven through the winter months, I paint my toenails in those same months, and keep my eyebrows from going out of control (not too bushy, not too fem). One day prior to this conversation, I shaved off a four day beard. She dislikes the beard.

    So, what is it?

    And, how's your balance of masculinity to femininity?

    Does this dress indicate a loss of masculinity? [/SIZE]
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    I think the dress looks very nice on you. And you look pretty as well. Wish I could shave my arms and get by with it. Angie

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    Not at all Sophia it is very butch!

    (The pearls are a bit girly though)

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    I'd say that the dress is definitely an enhancement of your FEMININITY! You aren't losing your masculinity...rather...you just are embracing your femininity...and that's not a bad thing at all IMO!

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    Sophia --
    When you're dressed like that, you look all fem. And a beautiful looking one too! My wife sometimes chides me for not wanting to do masculine things or for my eyebrows not being bushy enough.
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    No not girly at all
    What stop do I get off at? Hmmm...

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    That dress is beautiful. You look fabulous!

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    Well..., to be perfectly honest -- you do look a little bit fem. It must be the pearls.
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    You look georgous, love!! xx

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    losing my masculinity?

    I absolutely love your
    I'm getting better with age. I may have started late, but better late than never!

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    I am not sure exaclty what she wants you to do.. maybe you could sit on the couch in your underwear watching football and tell her to bring you a beer.. LOL

    seriously though.. I am not sure I get it.
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    losing my masculinity?

    I absolutely love your dress! It adds to your femininity and you don't lose your masculinity.

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    Wonderful dress!! You look great! AS for losing my masculinity, Ya I guess I get that too. I guess that sometimes I sit like a girl. I think it might be a sign of some acceptance though, we seem to be able to joke about it now.
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    losing it

    Quote Originally Posted by Sophia Rearen
    [SIZE="3"]My wife and I are sharing the master bathroom. I'm looking for a place to warm the moisturizer. My wife looks and me and say's, "haven't you become cushy?" I replied, "what, what are you talking about?" She looks at me and says, "just look at yourself". I said, "what, I'm wearing jeans, a Tee shirt, and a tattered old sweatshirt, and nothing says masculine like a tattered old sweatshirt". Her reply, "oh yea, and what do you have on under those jeans?" She got me. She saw me dress. I had on VS pink nylon panties. I said, "Something that makes me feel nice". Then, in jest, she quotes the movie, So Fine, and says, "you are not a man". We share a laugh and move on. Later, we're on our way to a Christmas party. She wore her black velvet pants and a shiny metalic silver blouse. She looked beautiful. I had her try on this Jones New York dress, but she just won't do the dress thing. I tried and I tried. She would just rather not wear a dress. I, on the other hand would like to wear a dress. So, we're on the way to the party and I'm not really sure how the conversation got to this point, but, she says to me, "you are losing your masculinity". I argued that I'm not. Since, outing myself to her three years now, nothing has really changed in my personality to suggest that, when not enfemme. In fact, if anything has changed, it's been for her better. I try to help her out more around the house. I try to listen better. I am more sensitive to her needs, etc.
    Physically, I'm smooth shaven through the winter months, I paint my toenails in those same months, and keep my eyebrows from going out of control (not too bushy, not too fem). One day prior to this conversation, I shaved off a four day beard. She dislikes the beard.

    So, what is it?

    And, how's your balance of masculinity to femininity?

    Does this dress indicate a loss of masculinity? [/SIZE]
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    Are you kidding me .....Sophia YOU HAVE LOST IT and its far far away.
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    Sophia - you're so lucky to have a tolerant wife. Your still a bit masculine with slightly big arms, but you do look femme in drag.

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    too femmy? no way.... you look like ya ready to go out n hunt n hike hun everybody knows that's what heels and a dress are for :whistle:
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    I can't imagine why dressing prettily as a woman and wearing makeup and nail polish and jewelry in any way diminishes your masculinity. Where could she have gotten that idea from?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophia Rearen
    And, how's your balance of masculinity to femininity?
    Once upon a time not that long ago Marla was talking with one of her GG friends at work and told her that I wear women's boot cut jeans. Her friend's response was "gosh, he must be really secure in his masculinity." Marla answered back "masculinity? what masculinity? hee hee!" and they both laughed

    I have to admit my balance of masculine to feminine definitely falls towards the more feminine side when I'm in "guy mode." I'm sure people think I'm gay or whatever because of all the small fem things that add up to a non manly overall image. Long(ish) clear polished fingernails, no hair on my body (I shave and fake tan my legs in the summer), thin arched eyebrows (that incidentally have become even thinner since Marla worked on them), both ears pierced, and I've been told that the way I sit and act is sometimes somewhat camp. Add to this women's boot cut jeans, women's tennis shoes and women's tshirts and sweaters all in guy mode and I haven't even mentioned my underwear yet! Anyway, you get the picture

    As for you and that dress....you look fantastic. Definitely feminine and very passable in my view.
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    Thanks all for the lovely compliments. Jesse, yea, I know big arms.They're hard to lose. Although, have you seen some GG's lately? I'm having fun, but there is some seriousness to this thread. Can a CD have the right balance of masculinity to femininity?
    Ok, some have commented on my pearls adding to the fem look.
    If they are bigger is that more masculine?
    Hold the phone, It's the pearls!
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    Thanks, Angel
    When endrab I possess very few fem qualities.

    Ponder this: In an emergency, what would your default be?
    Masculine or Feminine?
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    You look great in that dress!

    I am glad that you can laugh about these things but do keep in mind that women generally like dropping hints as a way to communicate their wants....so I think she may be telling you she wants more man than woman at this moment. Just as our desire to crossdress can go up and down so can your partners view on crossdressing. Sometimes she can let you be as fem as you like and is fine with it, other times she just wants a man.

    For sure by coming out to your wife your feminine traits are rising to the surface. You probably are not aware of all of them yourself but others around you are. Most partners do get nervous about this since they tend to be in the closet with you and have to excuse your feminine traits to others who observe it. Other people generally do not approach us directly when they observe somthing but will instead will pass their comments to your partner. You may want to ask her if this has happened.

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    Helana,
    Thanks. And, as always very insightful. I'll remember that.

    Jesse, I swear I'm working on them.
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    you look very fine dear looks just awesome

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    Oh, yeah, Sophia. Nothing quite says "lumberjack" like a sexy Jones New York evening dress. What, no Klondike boots? Your wife probably needs you to strike a better balance, or she wouldn't bother with the comments. However, while getting ready for a CD Christmas party in which she has chosen to participate might not be the most effective time for her to bring it up. Idea? Perhaps when the night is over, you go guy mode on her ans let her enjoy the other side of the coin for a while. She deserves it. After all, that's the part she married. Remember: balance.

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    you look great honey. I dont want you to give it up.

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