Wow, this thread is a great example of why I love this forum.

This is essentially a one topic forum (transgenderism) but I have never encountered so many people that I would love to meet and share a couple of bottles of wine with. Some of these discussions just amaze and humble me.

I'm not really surprised that so many find offense (it's a sensitive crowd) but I definitely don't understand why the desire to examine ones motives isn't universal. I am constantly questioning why I am the way I am and I love discussing it with people. Crossdressers fascinate me and I don't have any problem asking them why they do it because I just want to understand. I would ask a tightrope walker the exact same question. Why are you compelled to do that?

People ask me why I transitioned all the time. I enjoy having the opportunity to talk about it, I certainly don't feel offended or insulted. What is so bad about an honest discussion?