A gentleman that is well spoken, very handsome, courteous and respectful; without giving it much though I would be interested in getting to know and for all intents to protect his identity we will call him Jake. At first thought,
it is shocking to find out someone you know is transgender, with the 1.4 million that identify as transgender in America it is almost heartbreaking the thought that most of the transgender people live in hiding and fear. I can remember while in High School I as well as my girlfriends had issues fitting in, I can’t imagine going through life constantly trying to fit in.
Jake is that handsome guy that is classy, sexy, courteous and above all perfect by the looks of it. I never understood why he was timid and shy when hot girls would hit on him and basically threw themselves at him and he just wouldn't go for it. It took a few years for him to open up to me about his gender and sexuality. Even to my surprise as easy as I took it I didn’t understand why he couldn’t just be open with me about it. I can now tell you why he felt he couldn't tell me, he was afraid that I would go and tell other people who know him and his secret would be out and his friends would isolate him. If you had a friend that you found out was transgender would you isolate them from your group? I am very respectful towards everyone and I did get permission to write this story.
My curiosity is how many people would actually date a transgender person. What would stop someone from dating someone like him, the judgement that society could put on the non transgender partner? Personally, I don’t know if I would date a transgender guy but if the guy I fell for was transgender I guess I would have to love him just as he is. I see people as people and I judge people for who they really are and how they represent themselves. Isn’t love suppose to be that way?
What are your thoughts? Would you date someone that is transgender? I am sure no one would admit it, specially publicly, but if you would I am curious if the world is how Jake sees it or in love all is fair. I was motivated to write this article in respect to the LGBT Community that is currently celebrating pride.
