There are a mixture of issues in this thread.

One is, do we really believe in our hearts that we have hidden our secret so well from those we share our lives with, or are our partners doing the same as some of us, burying our heads in the sand and hoping that it will all turn out ok?

Another is do we not trust our partners enough for them to make up their own minds as to how they will deal with a TG partner. I know that we all believe we know our partners, but TBH how many times has your partner surprised you with one thing or another?

Finally, I believe that whilst there are some partners who cannot accept a TG in their lives, the majority will but then the thing that stands in the way of the relationship progressing is the deceit that has been the foundation of the relationship in the past.