Being referred to as a girl...

My preference: When I'm in Misty mode, I have the girl power turned on. Thus, address me as a lady. :battingeyelashes:

Boy (an expression), a few sensitive people posting and maybe confused about their identities? In my past business life I've used "girls" and "boys" at various times when greeting a mixed gender group. When giving a formal speach to a group it's usually "Ladies and Gentlemen" so what's the big deal?
My name on the forum is "Julie" so obviously me and most others here have no problem being referred to as girls or ladies. In my humble opinion those few who object may still be wrestling with their identities. Hopefully they will eventually understand who they are so that being called 'girl" will no longer be offensive, i.e., being comfortable in one's own skin.
To Bo-peep (GG), trying to be constructive: I hate to see you feeling so insecure as to your SO's future. May I suggest more communication --- a long sit-down with him to tell him your fears. Yours is very common and understandable and most of the time groundless. There is no need for you to continue along that path.
Julie

Nanaya,

I get what your saying. When I first joined it made me uncomfortable too. I still not comfortable with the "you go girl" and "hugs and kisses" statements but it not for me but it could be something that someone else appreciates.

I changed my name for after along time here to a girls name after my wife actually said my name should be Jessica. I am a guy that likes to dress but will put on make up and all. I know I don't want to be a girl.

But I just to the mental exercise in my head and change the pronouns for a she to he. I will sometimes use both pronouns to cover all bases as in "he/she".

I think we will all realize over time that you do not wish to be addressed that way and we will avoid it.

I took my name from a play I heard referenced in a Monty Python sketch. It was pithy and summed up how I feel about Cross-dressing. I too am a guy who feels that I don't change sex/gender with my clothing. It can sometimes feel like being a minority within a minority. I don't mind all the female pronouns Its just the customs and culture of the community we are in. Its not that it is a problem it just feels false when you hear it applied to you.

I don't mind being referred to as a girl, or a sissy, or a Nancy. It is all fine with me because all of the names really do fit.

I don't consider myself a "girl," either. Nor a lady, a "gurl" or whatever.

However, unlike most people here, I have no interest in being seen as female. So when people write "you girls" (or whatever), I just figure they're not talking to me.