Whose friendship do you enjoy?

Other bi- crossdressers are always fun to hang out with, I have one good friend Toni that lives nearby and we always have a good time together and lesbians are cool too, especially if you find the right one that will accept you as a lesbian with a little extra. I just enjoy the company of anyone who likes to have fun and accepts me as the person I am no matter what I'm wearing.

Hi Jennifer,

I could have easily chosen at least another three!

I just relish being out on the town and I think everyone out in the same place with me is there for the same purpose of having a good time.  This is an opportunity to make friends with everyone there.  Married Cis women seem to gravitate to me and are the most forward.....laughing, dancing, having a few drinks and there husbands don't bat an eye.  If they only knew. lol OMG, Bi-Women love to dance endlessly...so much fun!!  Love, Love, Love the friendships I have built with transwomen, crossdressed straight men, and crossdressed bi men!  I usually gravitate to them, the group of them...we dance, have a few drinks, and laugh.  I love when we go to the powder room together.  All persuasions of men approach but most first circle me countless times to catch my eye then finally come in with a lame opening line.  It's not like we don't know what they're doing...hello!  Just come over, be respectful....put a mint in your mouth and talk to me like any other lady.  Most go straight to a sexual overture or overtone.....again, it's not like we don't know what your're doing...hello!  Going to dinner before or an early breakfast after going out is always exciting.

I miss being out, the contact with friends, to make new friends, events, PRIDE...the excitement of being see by all, the freedom of outwardly expression of self.  The laughs, dances, flirting, hugs, and kisses....everything. It's such a huge part of me.  I miss me!....and you all.

gabbi

I am still relatively new to going out in public.  The first time I went to a gay bar that featured drag queens on weekends.  Much to my delight, it was a straight woman who reached out in a friendly, almost protective manner.  A young man tried to dry hump me and she hauled him off and chewed his butt for being so rude.  You go sister!

By other time out was more fun, as a woman friend dressed as a my male date.  We loved the looks we got in the restaurant.  Fortunately, the waitress was cool with it all.

In summary, my answers have to be classified as fluid.

As long as they are supportative, frankly I don't give a damn.

I'm not there to talk about sex, or girly things.  So it doesn't matter their sex, gender or orientation.

I  love dancing with transwomen and crossdressers . Dressed as a man I could never let my self go for what reason I do not know . When I get all prettied up and go out with my cool wife we have a great time and she loves to dance so if she wants to dance with me I get to go out dressed and we both win. I also like to hang out with my sister and her husband they accept me for who I am and my friend Nicole she helped me find myself and taught me a lot about being trans . I also love my small trans support group . I think all trans and crossdressers are special people and I am not saying that because I am one .Every trans or crossdresser I have ever meet has been fun loving and just good hearted people thank you girls stay safe I love you all . Bobbi

I voted other because 3 choices is too limiting. When I present as a woman I prefer to be with other women. Anatomy, sexual orientation, and gender expression aren't important to me. Drab men are okay too. I won't seek their companionship, but I'm happy to chat if one starts a conversation.

Emily

Wow, was I surprised! Jennifer, wanting to be with a straight drab man is way down on the list.

To me, the ultimate acceptance as a woman is to be desired by a straight man.

Girls, I am so ready.

Amanda

Hi Jennifer

For me it is genetic girls and other crossdressers, regardless of sexual orientation. Since I have little experience as Ellie to date, my answer really just reflects who I am most comfortable being around while dressed. In my limited experience, nearly all women and other CDs I have encountered  while in Ellie mode have seemed very receptive and friendly, making eye contact and smiling, often acknowledging my presence  verbally.  Men sometimes do the same, but more often avoid eye contact and pretend not to notice (or perhaps they’re a space case like me and really don’t notice). Of course, I feel comfortable around other CDs as we share this journey most always supporting each other. With time and increased self confidence, I hope to expand comfort zone to   Include everyone in the future.

Since I haven't been in "public" as Desiree, I don't know. When I am dressed, I want to be desirable to men; and I would love to date one man on a regular basis as Desiree.

When I am out, just to be with friends, then I  I like to be with male or female friends, as long as we're having a good time. I think as Desiree, it would be the same.

Hi Jennifer,

Great poll, it really got me thinking.  I wrote am article on CDH last month that spoke to my fear of going out as Lisa (although I really wan to!).  So I have no experience to really answer this with.  My perspective in answering this came from my fears.  I enjoyed all of the stories I read in the responses here; I wish I could enjoy the freedom Gabbi wrote about; and I share the perspective that Alison shared regarding as long as they are supportive.  While I have "certain" fantasies when dressed, at this point my fear overpowers who I want to be with, and directs me who to stay away from.  So I did pick three which did not include straight men because that is who I fear would make a scene more so than any others.  Ironically that is where many fantasies come from when trying to "pass".

AS Emily said I would rather be with someone feminine either a woman or a crossdresser.

However as Alison said I would love any bodies friendship as long as they are accepting and genuinely interested in me.

Their gender preference is no concern of mine.

A true  friend is such a valuable thing in this world.

Hugs Patty

Hi Jennifer  add wife to the list as she will be number 1 thanks

Stephanie Bass

HI Lisa life is short and I know all about fear . I would like to shear how I started going out before my wife knew about Bobbi I would plan most times a day trip to go look at something and I would bring some woman's cloths with me and I would dress up on my trip out of my town. Today my wife knows about me and we had to do some work to figure out where we were going. She wanted me to see a counselor and work on my stuff not to stop me just to figure things out. The counselor told me right up front it was okay to be a crossdresser . Today my wife is cool with Bobbi and it feels great to go out for a ride or just any where. I still have some fear even when she is with me but not like my first ride . I need to be proud of the gift I was giving thank you for talking about fear

Hi Bobbi,

Thank you for your kind words and support.  We both have been down the same path, as have many/most of the girls here.  Breaking through those fears tend to be one of our greatest challenges!

Hugs,

Lisa