Negative general public reaction, I think. Crossdressing confuses the heck out of people, me included from time to time. My wife knows, that took me 25 years to get to broach the subject, and even then I wouldn't have except that my daughter stumbled across me completely dressed. My youngest daughter knows as well. But the issue is never discussed, you know DADT. I'm sure some of my good friends would handle it OK, some of my siblings would too. But so many people can't handle it, so I keep it secret..ish, well all of you know. Totally agree with not giving enough credit for love and understanding! My beautiful wife absolutely floored me when, the second time my crossdressing came up (shave legs in summer, not a good idea), she said 'Oh well, I'll just have to accept that my husband like wearing women's clothes". And yet I've still not revealed the extent to which my crossdressing goes. My eldest daughter has been very upset at me, but she loves me and I think as long as I don't shove it their face it's OK. But my God, I hate the deceit, not to mention the paranoia of getting caught out.
If I had my life again I'd tell my SO as soon as a relationship look like getting going. I salute all of you who have done that.

Christen x