Leslie, you really struck a nerve in me. I spent six years (six years too many) with an insecure, manipulative man who would complain about what I wore. He didnt like my pants, shirts, or even my underwear. I bent every way to accommodate him, but he wouldnt return the favor by simply refraining from wearing certain ugly sweaters in public. We had other issues, but they all boiled down to insecurity and a power struggle. Looking back, I was a fool to stay as long as I did. I get you, girl.
By the way, his family, for the most part, was just awful, but I think being polite to the in laws is a different subject, and something you kind of have to do.
I dont think its crossdressing thats making you bitter and anti social. I think not feeling like you can be yourself, defensively reacting to a situation like a fighter on the ropes, instead of thoughtfully making your own choices, is what is making you bitter and anti social.
