My wife has known about my dressing before marriage. We went out together often to support group meeting and other social functions. As are marriage progressed, kids, etc The novelty wore off for her. Support groups were boring social functions were same old same old. So I slide further into the closet. I knew she didn't like it but didn't mind me going out and indulging. This grew into a guilt trip for me,knowing she didn't like it and was concerned that neighbors would find out. I think they did but nothing was said to her.
And thats how it goes to this day been together 44 yrs or so married 39. So I am a bit in the closet although I do get out support groups and other functions, mall crawls,etc. but dress on the sly.I am sure if I said straight out I am goin out to cross dress tonight she would have problem but not marriage ending. So I'll blame my guilt on me and not wanting to rock the boat