It has been enlightening to read the many responses to my question. I must agree with Annabelle that statistically the sample of replies has not been random. It is nice to know that some of you have supportive spouses. My wife and I love each other very much, but my being a crossdresser is something she can not deal with. When we were much younger she would occasionally participate. After awhile the crossdressing disappeared for several years. When it resurfaced she just wanted it to go away, to be in the past. Her anger, I think, is really related to an unexpressed (and maybe not well understood) fear. Admittedly, I am uncertain myself as to how well I have dealt with it over the years. While many times being unable, or unwilling, to deny the urge to get dressed, I have at the same time weird or abnormal for wanting to do so. Often feeling very alone, since sharing the experience had uncertain consequences. It is nice to have a site like this where I can begin to understand myself a bit better in the bigger picture
