Does a TS have an obligation to tell a potential partner her TS status?

[RyderMonroe]

Pretending to be something you're not, is tricking someone right?

She isnt pretending to be anything..

[Ms.Stepford]

It's medical history and I could see it getting in the way of the natural flow of the relationship.

To be honest, if he were the kind of guy whom it mattered to, I'd probably have been long since been put off of him for some other personality flaw.

[GroobySteven]

As an adult, yes, I fully accept responsibility. Now what?

I don't see why I deserve assault on my genetics and character because of this.

Like I said, Darwin. Act stupidly and put yourself in the firing line, then your genes need taking out of the pool.
I've heard of and seen too many girls killed to condone someone who would happily put themselves in these sort of situations.

[RyderMonroe]

Pretending to be something you're not, is tricking someone right?

neglecting to tell someone about a past medical issue is not "pretejding to be something you arent". Unless you think trans women that "pass" are inherently tricking ppl.

[Ms.Stepford]

And let's get it clear that we are not obligated to think of ourselves in the terms that cis people have laid forth for us.

I'm not obligated to define my life by one little part of me.

[amberskyi]

Two completely different topics Amber. That's poor argument to bring one in, to defend the other.

Deceit is deceit

[GroobySteven]

She isnt pretending to be anything..

The presumption is that she is a natural born female as that's how she presents herself. Nobody needs to know otherwise, that's her business but when she puts herself in a situation with another persons emotions and psyche by starting a relationship with them, when that relationship turns physical then she should be honest and let them know. As I've stated, you don't know how it would affect someone, what prejudices they might have, what twisted past they might have.
Why put yourself in that position?

This isn't the People's Front of Judea situation - it's a very real situation where people get hurt.

[GroobySteven]

Deceit is deceit

You're repeating yourself.

[Dino Velvet]

I don't wish to meddle in anyone's affairs but please be safe, ladies. A fella in the wrong is just as deadly as the righteous one.

[TempestTS]

I dont keep my TS status a secret but neither do I tell everyone about it either - when and if there is a reason to know Ill make sure you know - till then its up to the other person to figure it out and with me and being as much of a gender activist as I am its not exactly rocket science to figure it out...

Intentionally Tricking people can only serve as some sort of psychological "Kick" at the expense of someone else and thats as much wrong as it is just plain stupid.

You should be proud of who you are - if you're not, you should find a way to make yourself into a someone you Can take pride in...