Reine, I am TG, but don't want to transition.
Jennie, my therapist said as well that my fears did not materialize and that even if the girl accross the street found out, or my wife's coworker, life would go on.

I try to minimize the risk. Before I leave the house, I scout the street. Upon arriving, I can see down the street. That particular day, the woman was sitting still in a place I didn't expect.

There is risk in anything we do. I want enough freedom to be able to dress in my house and leave that way. My wife knows, but doesn't like it. So, I try to minimize the impact to her.
Krisi, my wife's friend had been in my wife's office all evening and went to bed before I did. When I awakened, it was because of a bad dream. I was thinking about the dream and still half asleep when I tottered down the hall.