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I dont know what to do about this

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twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 13:51

This is extremely embarrasing and for obvious reaosns I cannot talk to anyone in RL about this. Found out my husband has been looking at cross dressing /trans web pages, I feel quite sick and can't stop thinking about it

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 16:44

Hi Twinkerbell

I am in a similar situation to you wrt cross dressing.

My Dh told me he was a cross dresser as I was pg with DC1 after a few years married. I was horrified. I thought there was something wrong with him, he wasn't right, was not a proper man iyswim.

We tried to deal with it and hobbled along in our own way for a number of years. I became a very suspicious person and constantly questioned where he was/what he was doing, It consumed me.

We would every so often have a blow up and a massive argument, cross dressing often being the root of the argument. Often we would make an agreement re time/opportunity for him to cross dress. I have absolutely no interest in what he does or seeing what he does.

Very often he would lie to me. He would try to spare my feelings but without realising he often made it worse.

Things did eventually come to a head when I found an internet history of sites visited. I threatened to throw him out (harsh, I know now looking back) unless he dealt with our marital problems by way of counselling.

He eventually (!) went to the GP and told him. I think for Dh it was a bit of a relief to tell someone tbh. The GP immediately referred us for psychosexual (sp?) counselling at a local hospital.

This was last year. We have been going for fortnightly CBT sessions since then and all I can say is how much better things have been.

He has a new respect for me and my feelings as I have for him. We communicate much better, make time for each other, and actually talk. For a long time we had not actually talked properly to each other.

There is now an agreement between us in place, he has his personal time, I get to go shopping! He now rings me to talk if he is feeling frustrated and wants to c/d. Especially if the moment is not appropriate (i.e. at work)

Our marriage now works. As long as he keeps it away from the DC's then I am happy for him to have his time. I don't want to see or deal with it, I don't want to see evidence of it. He understands that. And now I understand his needs.

He is no less a man, in actual fact he is probably more of a man since the start of the therapy. Our sex life has improved along with the other stuff.

I can't waffle on any more, you deserve a medal if you managed to read this!

I am going to stay on this nickname for a while, name changed to protect the innocent so if you have CAT and want to get in touch and talk, then do so.

twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 16:51

I dont have CAT and I have also name changed lol, thankyou so much for getting in touch. I have been thinking about the therapy thing because i am already feeling like I am going to need to talk this through professionally with someone, I dont want to go to the doctor because I have a connection as I do with psycholgy dept and DO not want people knowing about this I am sure you understand.
how long did it take you to get your head around this, I feel like i need some head space, maybe go away and stay with a friend for a while or something

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 16:58

Hiya.

If you are set up to accept CAT then I will CAT you if you want.

It took a long time to come to terms with, The therapy helped. If you work within or near the medical profession they have a duty of confidentiality if that is what you are concerned about.

If you have private healthcare cover you could do the therapy that way?

Believe me, I totally understand about not wanting anyone to know. A couple of my family members know about Dh and that is my one regret. One of them knows about the therapy (we have kept it a secret) and often says are things ok?

The first thing you need to do as other posters have said is have a non confrontational chat with him and see where to go from there.

I have never used the Beaumont Society, but I understand they are very good and very supportive to women like us!

twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 17:05

dont know if I am set up to accept CAT try it? but you should be able to email me

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 17:07

No you are not set up for CAT. Its in your options on My Mumsnet iirc.

notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 17:08

email options I mean

twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 17:10

dont want to put email on here lol

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 17:11

No, just look in your email options and say yes to accepting CAT

twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 17:12

done it

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 17:13

CAT sent!

twinkerbell · 28/04/2009 17:18

will it just come to my email?

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notmyrealMNname · 28/04/2009 17:37

Yes it will. MNHQ will forward my message.

twinkerbell · 29/04/2009 11:19

okay thankyou. thansk for all the advice and suport from those who replied. had a long talk last night still feeling confused and strange but I guess thats to be expected. He went 'some' way to expaining things to me ?

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notmyrealMNname · 29/04/2009 12:45

Glad you posted, Was going to ask how are you today.

twinkerbell · 29/04/2009 13:29

hiya, are you still around? or anyone to chat with me. I am fleeting from feeling okay ad feeling very NOT okay. Trying to get on with normal jobs about the house but wish i was at work instead fo thinking about stuff

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notmyrealMNname · 29/04/2009 15:57

I am here now

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