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Update for Crossdressing partner apparently given up

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Holdmeclosertinydancer2018 · 03/05/2025 11:49

Some of you might remember me from a few months back, the woman who found out my partner was into crossdressing. I found out myself while he was away in a hotel, via his search history which included a bid on Ebay on stripper heels, links to self bondage and sissy porn.

So, he swore to me he would never do it again. Which I genuinely believe he hasn't as he has had no time alone except for work within this time. However he continued to play it down, any time I brought it up. When quizzed about the heels for example, he stated that he bid on a pair because he saw them in a porn video and wanted to try them.

Part of me knew all of these denials, mimimisations were likely to be untrue so I have not stopped digging since. I have driven myself to the brink of insanity in an attempt to get to the bottom of it. And I now have.

I asked to see his ebay purchase history 3 days ago, he wouldn't let me have his phone. At this point obviously we all know there is more to hide. I eventually got him to hand it to me as I threatened the relationship would be over if he didn't. Well. 6 years worth of womens shoes, latex dresses, skirts, socks, gloves, straps, harnesses, chains, the lot. He continued to downplay it saying he has no desire to dress as a woman. I countered this by saying your purchase history says otherwise.

Thinking that must be the worst of it, I asked him to explain everything to me. Why he bought the clothes, why he lied etc. Good, open conversation ensued, with him eventually saying that he wants to make it work and so will be transparent and offer up some information. Showed me Amazon purchase history, he had ordered suspenders, stockings, a set of Pleaser ballet boots and a maids outfit. I looked at the date of the order and it turned out to be a weekday he was working, so completely sober. His story about only wanting to do it whilst using Cocaine no longer has legs.

He continued to insist none of it was sexual. I told him that if I find out it is, we are over. He insisted. Yesterday after having pretty much a breakdown he eventually gave me the truth- whenever we argue he feels disgusted and ashamed of himself, takes himself off to sniff, dress and bond himself up. He fantasised about me doing this to him, by the sounds of it, keeping him locked up in a cock cage and made to beg for my affections and interest again. To humiliate him further by dressing him up as a woman, binding him up in a degrading position and punishing him, verbally degrading him etc. Leading to pegging him whilst verbally abusing him. So, a forced feminisation, humiliation fetish.

I am livid. I have kicked him out and he has gone to stay with his Mum. The lies these men will tell to downplay their fetishes, the denial, the blame shifting, the gas lighting is astounding. I have literally been driven mental, panic attacks, headaches, TMJ from the stress, unable to function some days.

He's gone now and I feel like a weight has lifted. He keeps messaging begging for me to understand why he lied, kept it secret and minimised and begging for another chance. I know longer care. For the first time in a month I slept like a baby and woke up feeling at peace. I have a party later so will go and het a nice change of hairstyle and work on feeling better about myself as I have neglected myself within this time.

Thanks for reading and thank you all so much for your original support. I read them all through with a fine tooth comb and really took on board the advice. Unfortunately I am the stubborn type that needs to find proof and get to the truth myself.

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Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:09

That’s your choice. Why should we care. Off you go!

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:11

Im afraid you are just showing your transphobia. Out of interest how many do you know personally or socialise with? I’d guess zero

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:13

Black face? What on earth are you talking about? Are you seriously suggesting any woman is born with make up on her face? 😂😂. You are no different to those misogynists who think women should always be in a dress and high heels. So silly. 🤪

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:16

Dont be ridiculous. That’s the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard. Misogynists back a 100 years ago would say the same for women who wore trousers and chose night wear make up.

wearing make up and a dress for men isn’t illegal in this country for a reason.

if you don’t like it fine- but many people don’t like many things. Racists don’t like black people, some people don’t like fat people etc.

if you don’t like it fine but it’s not up to you what other people wear and it never will be unless you want to return to traditional roles and clothing under an authoritative regime.

crazy

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:18

‘Probably’. That’s not evidence. He’s happy I’m happy he’s not breaking any laws or causing physical harm to anyone else.

If someone had a problem with that that’s their problem and says more about their own issues than anything else.

Deal with it or not. I really don’t care.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 21/09/2025 19:24

Learn to quote, maybe? Then your posts would be a tad less incoherent.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:26

I’m happy posting as I am. The lack of tolerance is showing again.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 21/09/2025 19:27

Sad times.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:28

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EasyTouch · 21/09/2025 19:29

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 14:26

And your politics regarding crossdressers and transwomen closely match that of Trump ahd the far right. Shame on you

You are most definitely not married to a cross dresser.
You are the crossdresser in your marriage.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:29

I agree. Intolerance of someone who is not breaking the law or d sad times. Treating someone differently just because of their race, sexuality or gender is very sad.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 21/09/2025 19:30

I couldn’t give a single fuck whether internet randoms don’t approve of me, hope that helps lovey.

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Ereshkigalangcleg · 21/09/2025 19:32

Sad times, I guess!

Zanzara · 21/09/2025 19:32

@Happyathome32 —You're ranting now dear. Go to bed.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:32

When transphobes are shown how ridiculous their viewpoint is and cannot accept many women embrace crossdressers nectars women they then lash out. So so sad.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:33

Ranting? Not at all I’m just showing that mumsnet harbours transphobes. Are you denying you are a transphobe?

FlirtsWithRhinos · 21/09/2025 19:34

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And of course many women avoid bars that are full of sexist or sexually aggressive men.

God, women who don't like being sexualised are such intolerant bigots, right?

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:35

If you don’t like my viewpoints well tough. You have yours I have mine. Although we all know that mums net is a bastion of the far right transphobes and babs any transphobe speech.

Free speech - unlikely on here unless you adhere to intolerance and hate it seems.

so so sad.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 21/09/2025 19:35

@Holdmeclosertinydancer2018 how are things now, have you been able to keep him away from you? No judgement if not, hope you are well xx

@Happyathome32 are you really happy girl? Honestly? You don't sound at all happy. You don't have to stay with a man because they paint themselves as a victim of bigotry 🥺 xx

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:36

Sexualised? Are you policing stag other people wear now? I think that’s a very dangerous precedent

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:37

I’m very uh happy. I’m far more tolerant and open minded. I’m not stick in early 20th century gender roles.

Laiste · 21/09/2025 19:37

Are you aware Happyathome32 that this thread was started by a person seeking support ?

You are thoughtlessly dumping your opinions over and over again and have derailed someone's support thread for your own purpose/agenda.

Start your own thread in AIBU if you want a big debate.

Happyathome32 · 21/09/2025 19:38

I’m very happy. What makes nd unhappy are the minority of intolerant transphobes shunting it’s their right to tell me abc my husband what he can wear?!!

it’s quite ridiculous if you think of it that someone else thinks it’s their tight to police what someone else wears.

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