Originally Posted by
jenni_xx
It's good that you know what you want. I would like to ask, what is it about dating a man that you find appealing? Is it based on an attraction to men, or perhaps also based on the idea that being with a man will make you feel more feminine?
Do you think men who are attracted to cds would want you to transition into a woman, or to remain "pre-op"?
To answer your questions in your OP, I would say that yes, there will be men who just want to use you, just as there will be men who just want to use women. There will be men who are only interested in sex, and not interesting in forming (or committing) to a relationship with you. But there will be men who will treat you with respect, want you for who you are, and not what they want you to be. As with any potential relationship, the only way to find out is to get out there, meet men, but make it clear from the start what it is that you are looking for. Perhaps an online dating site, whereby you can list what it is you want, what you don't want, could work for you. Just be careful though - there will be any number of men who will lie to you, tell you what you want to hear.