If I like pretty things, does that make me a female?

[meri]

On the "lighter" side... a simple question...

I like pretty things, like like floral patterns (egad!), I like lace, I like color. I like clothing made from these things, skirts, dresses, shirts (tops), etc.

I also like Musicals (oh no, not that!).

Does that make me inherently female or can I enjoy all of these things and still think of myself a "male".

Do we sometimes get confused about this, that is, because I like these things (whatever your personal list is), then I must be feminine?

Something to think about, I invite your comments...

[Michelle James]

I have always liked those things. I thought it just made me a person of taste. There are lots of GG's who are feminine who don't like any of those things. my wife included. I think we would have a tough time proving this hypothesis.

[CharleneT]

On the "lighter" side... a simple question...

I like pretty things, like like floral patterns (egad!), I like lace, I like color. I like clothing made from these things, skirts, dresses, shirts (tops), etc.
. . .

Does that make me inherently female or can I enjoy all of these things and still think of myself a "male".

Do we sometimes get confused about this, that is, because I like these things (whatever your personal list is), then I must be feminine?

Something to think about, I invite your comments...

Liking those things does not make you female, at all really. They are just things you like, no worries ;) Remember that a lot of what we call "things men like" are determined by cultural norms of our area. Go somewhere else and those lists will likely shift. Same of course for "things women like".

[NicoleScott]

Actually, there's an easier way to tell.

[Stephanie Anne]

Nope, it makes you like pretty things.

[AllieSF]

Not really. I liked them all before I started this interesting lifestyle and like them now with me wearing them. I think that for some, including me sometimes, wearing something extra feminine helps our mind get into that special moment that we all cherish.

[Christie ann]

I wish it was that easy. I guess I am still a guy who likes to wear pretty things.

[JulieC]

Before you define whether that makes you 'female' or not, you have to define what 'female' means. If it means in this context something other than specifically genetic sex, then there's a whole host of possibilities and ranges. There's no flip-bit here of either (a) or (b). There's a spectrum.

[Holly]

I went into the garage. Does that make me a car?

[Gerrijerry]

you already new the answer. But thanks for the cute read. However it does explan my wife wearing pants. Someone has to be the man in the house.

[Karren H]

Sure does.... I just wished I liked pretty things! Sigh...

[MiamiMarie]

Absolutely. Anybody who likes anything pretty is indeed considered to be female.

It's a little know fact, but Buddy Holly was actually female, as evidenced in his song "Chantilly Lace."

[Suzette Muguet de Mai]

I too like pretty things, I especially love pillow cases with ruffles, lacey doilies, ankle socks with ruffles and so on but musicals, hell no. I know a lot of females who do not like musicals. I don't think that these likes or dislikes define femininity. I also know a few females who like jeans, boots, horses, mustering, rodeos, utes and bikes but hate frilly things and I can assure you they are not male. Maybe I am unsure what does define sexes. I find a piece of machinery as attractive as a very well proportioned female does this make me weird? Hell Yeh.

[kimdl93]

I went into the garage. Does that make me a car? I like being in the forrest - does that make me a lumberjack. No wait, I always wanted to be a lumberjack. Ohhhhhh.... <inserth the lumberjack song here >

[meri]

Yes, I do know the LumberJack song -- it's a stitch. Here's a link for those who have not heard it: LumberJack Song (http://www.metrolyrics.com/lumberjack-song-lyrics-monty-python.html)

Yes, I do know the answer to my question, but I know that people (like my SO) gets confused about this. In her mind, colorful, pretty prints, etc. are for women, plain, drab things are for men.

Thus, I can't help wondering if this is a universal feeling with the masses -- I suspect it is and that's part of "our" problem.

[carhill2mn]

I understand what you are saying but doing/liking these things does not make you female; sorry.

[Laciegurl]

For me I like the things I like, wheather they be deemed female or male. But I have noticed that the things I like to see females wearing is what I tend to wear. As far as doillies and things like that go ever since I was a tiny tot I would crochet and needle point some very feminine things (my grandma tought me). It's not necesarily a boy girl thing it's an individual thing.

[Kaz]

Yeah... I am a man so I must like... (fill in at your leisure!)

I am a girl, so I must like... (fill in at your leisure!)

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't this thinking one that the feminist movement kicked off against?

Pink - Blue
Barbie - Buzz Lightyear
Football - Rugby (sorry, UK... could be soccer vs football!)

Now go for this... I am me, and I like... (fill in at your leisure!)

Don't it just feel good?

[shesadvl]

On the "lighter" side... a simple question...

I like pretty things, like like floral patterns (egad!), I like lace, I like color. I like clothing made from these things, skirts, dresses, shirts (tops), etc.

I also like Musicals (oh no, not that!).

Does that make me inherently female or can I enjoy all of these things and still think of myself a "male".

Do we sometimes get confused about this, that is, because I like these things (whatever your personal list is), then I must be feminine?

Something to think about, I invite your comments...

Meri by your "egad" "oh not that" makes me think you are definitely very male because you can like those things including musicals means to me you are very intouch with your female side which great and you can still think of youself as male

yes I believe some of you do get confused about this because not a lot of guyz are in touch with the female side of yourselves/themselves., whats wrong with that.

When you see guyz wearing PINK now macho males dont usually but when guyz do wear pink I always think wow theres a guy intouch with his female side., or either hes being
brave to see what coments he can create lol...;)

thats my few cents worth...but good to see YOU recognise your femme self.... nothing feminine about it unless your dressed :p

[Tina B.]

Absolutely. Anybody who likes anything pretty is indeed considered to be female.

It's a little know fact, but Buddy Holly was actually female, as evidenced in his song "Chantilly Lace."

Sorry Miami, but Buddy never sang Chantilly Lace, that was the Big Bopper, who also died in that plane wreck with Buddy Holly.
And as to the question, liking pretty things doesn't make me a women, but it does make being a crossdresser a lot more fun!
Tina B.

[Nicole Erin]

Actually, there's an easier way to tell.
Whatdafukketygirl what the woman trying to say is this - Reach down in your undies to find out for sure.

Now me, I like masculine things but I live as female, how jacked up am I?

[Kate Simmons]

I think it means you like pretty things Hon.:)

[eluuzion]

It does not "make" you a female.

That "could" also describe yellow-jackets, moths, and many kinds of burrowing rodents. :heehee:

:love:

[shesadvl]

Whatdafukketygirl what the woman trying to say is this - Reach down in your undies to find out for sure.

Now me, I like masculine things but I live as female, how jacked up am I?

you can smack me here Nicole Erin,(but i just may like it though :p)

ah you jacked up or confused lol....so you are in touch with your masculine side as well..it works either way....lol

[Cynthia Anne]

I like pretty things and I know I'm female, just deformed between the legs! HA HA

[docrobbysherry]

Doesn't this beg the LARGER question?

Does that mean all "pretty men" r feminine!?

[Eryn]

Hmm, liking musicals is feminine? I really don't think I'm indulging my feminine side by watching Kiss Me Kate and backing up to see Ann Miller's "Too Darn Hot" number twice...
:)

[Coyote]

If your favorite musical is "cats", then your most definitely female 8=P

[Theresa1955]

Back in my younger days and in the Navy, I had a shipmate that crocheted and knitted. He made some very interesting things. Believe me he was in no way a female.

Likes and dislikes are not necessarily gender specific. :daydreaming:

[Gaby2]

On the "lighter" side... a simple question...

I like pretty things, like like floral patterns (egad!), I like lace, I like color. I like clothing made from these things, skirts, dresses, shirts (tops), etc.

I also like Musicals (oh no, not that!).

Hi Meri, what lovely thoughts!

One aspect that continuously intrigues me
is that I often get the feeling that pretty things in particular choose me...
I can ignore the feeling if I want to... but I try not to.

That has led to the problem that I've amassed loads of... well, junk!
I mean like, my closet is bursting at the seams with pretty cloths (and shoeware, and makeup...) that doesn't fit or doesn't really suit me.
That's probably just me, Gaby, gathering information and dixcovering this and that at random.

But perhaps "these pretty things" are manipulating me and it's only a matter of time before "more serious things" take over.
I'm glad Musicals don't expect me to adjust to them!


On the "lighter" side... a simple question...

Does that make me inherently female or can I enjoy all of these things and still think of myself a "male".

Do we sometimes get confused about this, that is, because I like these things (whatever your personal list is), then I must be feminine?

Something to think about, I invite your comments...

I'm not at all a woman though I must be a sinner!
Being a woman would be an even greater punishment for me
than having to put up with running around town in drab
while women taunt me with
startling hair,
perfect makeup,
attractive and contrasting outfits and, most likely in Winter,
high heeled boots.

At least at the moment.
:love:Gaby

[Jeanna]

Absolutely. Anybody who likes anything pretty is indeed considered to be female.

It's a little know fact, but Buddy Holly was actually female, as evidenced in his song "Chantilly Lace."

"Chantilly Lace.".was performed by The Big Bopper

[msniki48]

I went into the garage. Does that make me a car?


Yes Holly, you went into the garage.... but did you like it????

:heehee::heehee::heehee:

[BRANDYJ]

I like pretty things too. Like pretty girls, women and the pretty clothes they wear. That sure does not make me female. If it did, I'd be a lesbian. lol

[Abby]

It makes you someone who has good taste and likes pretty things..

[Fab Karen]

No. But here's a test of something: what comes next: "clang clang clang went the trolley...":D




It's a little known fact, but Buddy Holly was actually female, as evidenced in his song "Chantilly Lace."
Did Buddy write it? It was a hit for "the Big Bopper" forget his name.

[shesadvl]

"Ding Ding went the bell"..... isnt that from the movie "meet me in st louis.. " the trolley song" ... Judy garland....lol ;)

hey Karen your signature I think is quite apt for this thread.... lol.... "gender is a state of mind"

if you dont mind it dont matter.... lol..;) :tongueout:

[PretzelGirl]

Did Buddy write it? It was a hit for "the Big Bopper" forget his name.

Depends on if you trust Wikipedia, but here is there take: ""Chantilly Lace" is the name of a rock and roll song, written and originally performed by The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) in 1958."

[Holly]

Yes Holly, you went into the garage.... but did you like it????

:heehee::heehee::heehee:Ewwwwwwww... NO! Definately NOT pretty :D.

[Fab Karen]

dvl, aren't you a GG? The "test" is for those born male ( but not to be taken seriously ).

[docrobbysherry]

If your favorite musical is "cats", then your most definitely female 8=P

Hey! I went to see "Cats" twice! Thanks, Coyote! Of course, I even liked "Hairspray"! Maybe I DO have a fem side after all!?


"Chantilly Lace.".was performed by The Big Bopper

Whew! Thank goodness some else here is old enuff to know THAT! Unless u Googled it, Jeanna?

[Tybalt]

I would as a child chase snakes cach frogs and now that im grown I like a sharp suit and tye it shapes me no less than the car I drive or the movies I see I'm still and have allways been who I am, I'm a girl I just like difrent things than most girls it won't make me a boy lol

[shesadvl]

dvl, aren't you a GG? The "test" is for those born male ( but not to be taken seriously ).

yes I am lol....okies.... just saying that doesnt matter what gender you are its ok to be in touch with either your maschuline/or femmine side....or both.,...it works both
ways,....

at least should stop all the confusion...hence my comment about your signature....

lol :battineyelashesL: maybe im showing my age in knowledge lol..;)