As TS Become More Mainstream, How Long Before Most Guys Stop Giving A...

[Nautica]

...fuck about what others think of them and do what they want to do and be with who they want to be with?

Or, do you think many are far too brainwashed and petrified to, ever, live a life of freedom of their choosing?

[gaiseric]

I would go with your second option. there are too many people involved with TS's who are so scared of the opinions of others - family, friends etc - and this prevents them being themselves. The only way to live the life you want is to say this is me, this is what I am and how I am and if people don't like it they can disappear from my life. That's what I did, although it took some time to get to that stage, and life has been good since then. I've dated a number of TS and now know who I am.

If people are that worried about other peoples opinions, maybe they should seriously think about indulging in a different hobby.

[Wendy Summers]

As much as I hate comparing these issues to LGB issues, I think there is a good parallel in this case. As the idea of transsexuals becomes more accepted in society, so too will the idea of dating transsexuals. Once you have one or two celebrities who willingly come out as being trans-attracted, you'll start to see attitudes shifting. With more transsexual mainstream celebrities out there, I suspect this time is coming sooner, not later.

[Lester316]

Wendy has it spot on there.

Generally most people are socially constructed to behave in a way society deems correct. Attitudes will change as society does (slowly probably which is a shame) so much like gay culture has become mainstream and acceptable in many places which in turn has lead to gay marriage and relationships gaining more support the same would happen with transgender relationships and culture.

It's very much the pebble causing the eventual landslide as once a few well-known people step forward and say 'hey I think it's just fine to be dating/married to/be attracted to a transgender person' then eventually over time more people will able to say the same in public.

It will happen eventually just sadly it's likely to be a slow journey.

[Wendy Summers]

It will happen eventually just sadly it's likely to be a slow journey.

I really don't think we're far off, tbh. Just look at the acceleration of trans-acceptance in the past 5 years. The fact that social conservatives have decided to make bathrooms an issue is going to educate a number of people on trans issues who otherwise wouldn't have been exposed. We're not at the tipping point yet, but I think their efforts to discriminate against us is going to make that point shift closer to the present than it otherwise would.

[DeadGirl-Productions]

Give it 20-30 years and all is well. Not even worth thinking about. Sucks for those who have to live between now and then*. This will all be a big yawn later on down the road.

*Sucks for those that have time to give a fuck... folks like me just live a normal life through sheer will.

[Lester316]

I really don't think we're far off, tbh. Just look at the acceleration of trans-acceptance in the past 5 years. The fact that social conservatives have decided to make bathrooms an issue is going to educate a number of people on trans issues who otherwise wouldn't have been exposed. We're not at the tipping point yet, but I think their efforts to discriminate against us is going to make that point shift closer to the present than it otherwise would.

I hope that is the case, with luck you are right and it happens quicker. It probably will do in more progressive places but sadly in our world too many places are well-behind the times. Despite living in a fairly progressive country (the UK) I am unlucky enough to spend most of my time in a town where the locals practically point and stare when they see someone who isn't white walking down the street; it's a place that might only be say 50 miles from one of the most diverse and multi-cultural cities in the country but it's a millions miles away from being a place that would accept certain things. Even a bar/club opening here that was LGBT friendly would be a struggle and I could see local officials denying planning permission or licences.

I suspect we will get places that are forward and progressive with Transgender acceptance much as they are with other issues but they will remain (at least for a while) islands in the sea of bigotry.

[giovanni_hotel]

It's not about caring about what others think for trans-attracted men, it's the consequences,

Suddenly your boyz aren't your crew anymore and you're that 'faggot ass nigga who likes dick'.
There's no support group for trans-attracted men, no marches, no political movement.
I've always said it's much easier when you're with a TS just to create a new group of friends and social circle than trying to explain to your old 'friends' that you dig TGs and GGs.

If I fell in love with a TS chick, I dunno. Maybe it would be easier to have a fuck the world attitude. I've dealt with a lot of BS with GGs when my heart was involved; fucked up family and friends.


But saying TS attracted men need to 'man up' IMO is oversimplifying it.

[lifeisfiction]

So when men are called chasers, do you think it helps there cause for acceptance or reaffirms societies views on them. I find it fascinating about some men being called gay for being attracted to TS. That is pretty much the gist of the problem society views in these type of relationships.

[daBXitalian]

In the usa, discrimination and hate are still very real. Also transexual people are treated like crap. Goti youtube or jbo and watch the story jon oliver did on the subject. People dont like what they dont understand. People dont understand transexuals and they really dont understand men who are attracted to them. Im 27 years old, have lots of kedbian friend but i still hide who im attracted to because its just not accepted.