Irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity, dating is always difficult to navigate, but if you truly love your partner, then you can overcome all and live a happy and fruitful life for the rest of your relationship.
In this article, we look at ways you can build a long-lasting and happy relationship with a transgender partner.
Firstly, you will need to leave any preconceived perceptions at the door, it is important that you fully accept your partner and the history. Some have a fairly easy and accepting life with a lot of familial and friend support, and unfortunately, some don’t. This is why acceptance is important in a relationship, and showing up for them in the ways that count. Always show support to your partner by standing by their side through thick and thin; this includes if they are undergoing treatment for their transition and showing them that you love them unconditionally.
There is also the caveat of making sure that when you date a transgender person, you understand that while their identity is a large part of who they are, while not treat it as a fetish.
Talking is still an underrated aspect of a relationship that can make a huge difference in the happiness and love that you have for each other.
This is why it is important to have conversations with your partner, from checking in on each other daily to little words of affection. Small gestures can make or break a relationship, so make sure that you prioritise a “good morning” to help kick off their day or a “how are you?” to take off the stress at the end of a hectic work week.
In addition to this, you want to have a deeper connection with your partner, so make sure that you are open and honest with each other. Ranging from expectations to want you both want out of the relationship. Conversations are important to help build up emotional intimacy with you and your partner. It will help you learn more about each other, what they like, and what they need from their partner emotionally and physically.
For transgender people who aren’t in a relationship, learning about emotional intimacy can be difficult, however, there are ways around this. Enlisting the services of a platonic escort can help people feel more comfortable and accepted while going out, even if they aren’t looking for a romantic partner at present.
Be sure to take your time to go out on dates with each other to further boost intimacy. You can do classic dates together, like going to movies to watch something that you both like. Go out for a lovely dinner, take walks on the beach, visit an art gallery and have a picnic in the park are all ideas that you can engage in. There is also the annual pride celebration that you can both go to.
Intimacy can sometimes be a tricky slope to navigate. To make sure that you are both on the same page, you need first speak with your partner before engaging in any intercourse. Take it slow, watch intimate videos, and explore this wonderful experience together. This will help you understand what you both are comfortable with.
There is a range of sex toys that are specifically made to enhance intercourse with a transgender partner that you both can use during your time together.
Dating a trans person requires trust, love and support. There are many ways that you can achieve this with your partner, but communication and being upfront is vital. They need to know that you are there for them in this relationship.
You can spend time going on classic dates and build up to sexual intimacy. The goal is to build a long-lasting relationship that is happy and fruitful.