Respecting Women's Space as a transgender male

[TenderKnight]

Thank you for those that have put thier two cents into this topic..

Even two years later, I will still get suggestions to join women meetings and such when it comes to some of the 12 step programs that I belong to.. I recently moved back to NC where i lived before I began to transition.. My old friends have told me that these meetings "are welcome to lesbians too" ummm.. yeah.. but I'm not a LESBIAN!!! lol..

I still try my best to respect women's space.. Even on the daily, "on the street" level.. Like I don't crowd a woman.. If I see that she is nervous that I am walking behind her at night, I will slow down, or cross the street.. Maybe that is just me? I get that vibe now, that I am seen as a male and a danger. That is kind of hard too.. I don't like people being uncomfy around me just because I'm a guy.. Not even a transguy.. Just a guy..

I'm not saying that all women are afraid of me! lmao.. But maybe this is why I'm still single, because i am sending out creeper vibes? (heh.. not really, I hope..?).

My point is.. I'm aware that a woman walking down the street, alone at night, may not feel comfortable with a guy walking too close behind her.. I have had that fear before.. It isn't a good feeling.. I guess that would be a thought on how I try to respect a woman's space.. Not just at an event, but in general.

Great thoughts, everyone I'm glad to have run across this thread again!

-Tony