My husband's a woman on Saturdays
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
April 3, 2008 4:15pm CST
In our allegedly enlightened times there are still things that we regard as a bit odd. One of these I think is transvestism. Walking around a local supermarket today I saw someone that is plainly a man dressed as a woman. We are used to women wearing trousers, but many of us struggle when we see a man in a skirt or dress. How would you feel if your partner suddenly decided that he wanted to wear women's clothes and be called by a female name from time to time. Would you show him the door or take him out with the girls.
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@nannacroc (4049)
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3 Apr 08
My first thoughts were 'yeuk, he'd have to go. But then I remembered it's him that likes shopping, sews buttons on and gives the girls fashion advice. He was brought up with two sisters and has three daughters so I think he's more in touch with his feminine side than I am with mine. I think seeing him in a skirt would be taking things too far.
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@nannacroc (4049)
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4 Apr 08
You haven't missed anything, why do you think so many women wear trousers? It's because they are so much more comfortable than dresses and skirts.
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@nannacroc (4049)
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5 Apr 08
I think you're partly right about it being men that waned women to wear skirts and dresses but if women hadn't wanted to I don't think it would have happened. Women have known how men need to be played for a long time and have often made a good job of being boss but not letting the men know. While I agree with equal pay and equal opportunity, I would have liked to see my dad try and win if my mum had made up her mind about something.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Apr 08
Men have known that all along. So why did it take women so long to cotton on? The stock answer is that men oppressed women and forced them to play a subservient role and the dress/skirt was one way of identifying them in that role. After all, if you are dependent on your man or money, and most were, then you will wear what he lets you buy. But I am not so sure. What are your thoughts Nanna. Actually this could be quite a good discussion piece. Although I did do one on long skirts not so long ago.
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@dorypanda (1601)
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4 Apr 08
I saw a man wearing womens clothing in Coventry a few weeks ago, he looked really daft, he had the build of Frank Bruno and was wearing stilleto heels! Very strange indeed, fair enough some men actually make rather nice women but some men certainly shouldn't wear womens clothes as it just looks daft. I don't understand why men would want to wear womens clothes, mens clothes are so much more comfortable, men don't have to worry about which bra to wear under which blouse or which trousers go with which top, they also don't have to worry too much about which clothes look good on 'fat' days. I prefer wearing trousers myself, they're far more comfy than womens clothes oh and as for men wearing high heels, why on Earth would they want to do that, walking in heels takes loads of practice and wearing heels regularly can lead to back pain, swollen ankles and other random hurty bits.
As for my partner deciding to wear womens clothing, the first thought that came to mind was.........'hahahahahahahaaaaaaa', then I thought about it, my partner is 6ft 3in, with size 11 feet, he looks very much like a man, he's not got a 'pretty' face he's got a mans face so he'd look a bit silly. If he wanted to wear womens clothes I don't think I'd be that bothered, just as long as he didn't mind me borrowing his clothes too.;) I would wonder what was wrong with him first though as he's certainly not the type of person who'll want to wear womens clothes.
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@dorypanda (1601)
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4 Apr 08
So, you understand why it's not a good idea for men (or boys) to wear womens clothes!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Apr 08
I am sure that there are some men that can carry it off. But I cannot say that I have ever seen many of them. Perhaps if they are very good you wouldn't notice anyway. But I hadn't thought of all that which top goes with which piece of underwear stuff. I did once wear a dress in a school play. I had to borrow a pair of my mother's high heels which were slightly too large for me. As I came onto the stage my heels caught together and I fell over. My dress which was a sort of silky nylon (Yuk) slipped easily across the floor so that I slid, in full view of the audience, to the other side of the stage. I got a clap for that. The Director wanted to keep it in, but my pride wouldn't let me do it again.
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@pumpkinjam (8763)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 08
As I believe you are aware, sir, my partner is far more feminine than I am already! I would be rather surprised though if he chose to actually be a woman, even for only one night. I'd tell him that as long as he bought his own clothes - and washed, dried and ironed them - that it would be perfectly ok. Although I wouldn't recommend that he go out in this area in all seriousness because I'd worry that he'd get beaten up.
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@pumpkinjam (8763)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 08
Although I say my partner is rather feminine, he is an ex rugby player and that would be one of the few reasons I would find it odd if he wore skirts. I also wonder why men would choose to wear skirts and heels and that sort of thing. It's so easy for men to dress nicely without much effort so why would they want to make it hard for themselves?
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Apr 08
One of my little bugbears is that so few men actually do take the time to dress well. I include myself in that. I have no problem in being comfortable, but you can be smart and comfortable. I don't mean wearing suits all the time, but decent casual clothes. Why do so many British men think that they look good in football shirts and tracksuit trousers and trainers. I am not a big fan of shaven heads and earrings, but each to his own. I have noticed that often, women make a huge effort to look good when they go out and some men look liker they've chosen their clothes out of the dressing up box, with their eyes tightly closed! As you sometimes tell me - I'm old.
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@MissRissa74 (472)
• United States
3 Apr 08
As far as anyone else is concerned, I don't care what they do! As for my hubby though, there is no way! If that was something he really wanted to do, then he would have to be single... unless it's halloween of course! I don't think it's something I could handle my hubby doing!
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@MissRissa74 (472)
• United States
3 Apr 08
Well, it's just not something I could handle on that level. Now, for a joke, it would be fine...lol!
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I really don't know how I'd react in that situation. I think the thing that would bother me the most is that I would feel it was something that I should have been told about before the marriage as this sort of thing doesn't "just happen". I would feel betrayed, I'm sure. Beyond that, I could not honestly answer what I'd do. Good thought provoking question!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Apr 08
I think that most people would be rather stunned. But it must happen from time to time. I suspect that when confronted most people would sit down and ask "why, what does it do for you?", rather than storming out. But if it was something to be incorporated into a lifestyle, then I think that things might be a tad different.
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@darcyxdaun (78)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Thats tough. I've put up with some pretty interesting things my boyfriend would do. I don't think I could handle this though. It'd play with my emotions a lot that's for sure.
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Rotflmao I may not show him the door just yet but I most certainly would call moccasin bend ( our local mental health hospital) and have him commited for observation. That is after I picked my self up off the floor and contain the fit of laughter I would have been having. Seriously POPS dressing as a women? that is such an absurd thought it makes me giggle just thinking of the image now :)))
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@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
4 Apr 08
well considering my hubys views on that subject.. i would have to check him into a phsyciatric ward i think. . He's not against other people doing it, we have a chuckle together when we see something like that.. not to be rude, just cause we think its sort of funny to see a man wearing a dress and sporting fake boobies. lol.
There is many more men that do this where we are from then where we live now. Halifax must be the gay capital of canada i swear. not that every man that dresses like a women has to be gay, but i'd think most would be.. what do you think ?if not gay, then why would they be interested in dressing like a women ?
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@eden32 (3973)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I would have no problem with that and would encourage him to act out & explore those feelings to whatever degree he felt he needed to. A person can't change what they feel inside, all they can do is choose to accept it or repress it. If it's not something that is harmful to themselves or others, then accepting it seems the healthier choice to me.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
3 Apr 08
i think i would be looking for a new hubby if mine did that.i really don't care about anyone elses odd habits ,that would not worry me,but i would begin to question my relationship with my hubby if he started to want to wear dresses all of a sudden.cheers sue
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@AD11RGUY (1265)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Wow. What a question. Well, here's my answer anyway - I'd feel betrayed! Why? First of all, I'd have to completely give up on women and become gay in order to be with a he. And then what???!!!! He wants to dress and act like a woman????!!!! But seriously, that'd be my luck if I did change over.
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@ellie333 (21016)
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4 Apr 08
I am not in a relationship so really don't know how I would feel. Each to their own, but don't think I would be too happy. Dressing for fancy dress as a woman fine, in fact my dad did this once and actually got chatted up at the bar by a guy who thought he really was a woman, guy must have had a few because before he got ill my dad was a pretty big stocky guy even in a dress and high heels! LOL There is a couple who live in a town not far from me and the guy has dressed as a woman for many years now. He cycles wearing high heeled boots, long hair and makeup, but still wears trousers most of the time. He wife is very accepting of it and after the initial ridicule people have also just accepted. Someone coming into the town for the first time is often shocked but the townspeople are used to him now. I think it is because we are conditioned to men being men and woman being women so if we see someone dressing and acting in a different way it shocks and confuses. Ellie :D
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@ruby222 (4847)
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3 Apr 08
LOLOL...well i dont think i would be too alarmed!!!..worse things happen at sea!!!...Once stood at the traffic lights i had a similar experience..quite jaw dropping lol...the `man` was so beautifully dressed..i just couldnt take my eyes off of him!!!..and theother couple of people stood at the lights with me were mouthing to each other...oh my lord ..thats a man!!!...but he was happy..and totally oblivious!!!
My friend had a guest house in wilts ..one evening the doorbell went..and she opened the door..to find two `ladies` looking for a room for the night...the ladies were dressed as twins..in matching lemon crimplene suits and they both sported little handbags...the only thing was that they were transvestites!!!!
She was very very embarassed!!...but in all fairness to her..she gave them the room for the night!!!..a story many wouldnt believe..but so very true!!!!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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3 Apr 08
Trannies OK. But Crimplene. Oh dear me no. Lemon crimplene to boot. But despite your man/woman, most transvestites dress appallingly. I saw one in Bury St Edmunds once, walked in high heels like he was wearing wellingtons. I would have given them the room, but we would have had to talk fashion in the morning, Crimplene.........
@wittyakanksha (436)
• India
3 Apr 08
oh i would be scandalised at first.not that i have anything against them but only the fact that am not too comfortable sharing my life with one.It has something to do with not being able to understand what they really are and why do they need to do it.expressing oneself is good but to such an extent i really dont understand.I would definitely show him the door!!
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@mummymo (23706)
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3 Apr 08
Well if he wants to that is fine by me but I somehow doubt he would be bothered shaving or waxing his legs or trying to look his best - Good Grief he loves to slob out too much! lol
You have made me think of my sister who has gay friends and sometimes goes along to a G,L,T &T (Gay, Lesbian, Transexual and Transgender )club with them. Well she was telling me about this gorgeous woman in a beautiful outfit on a gorgeous figure she saw - until the woman turned round to speak to her and she had immaculate eye make up and a big, bushy beard! My sister said she just couldn't accept it - why should she spend so much time and money over the years getting rid of her facial here and this 'woman' could have a beard! lol I thought that was hilarious! xxx
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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4 Apr 08
When I was young and very uncouth I once saw a blonde sunbathing topless beside the river. She was lying on her front. This would have been the mid 70s, before you were born of course. Showing off to my friends I said "Hello". She sat up, pushed back her hair and turned. It was the sideburns I saw first! We moved off very smartish I can tell you.
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
5 Apr 08
I wouldn't know what I would do honestly.
That's a good question.
I would have to say I would question his views on his gender and see where he thought he fit in.
I don't think I could be attracted to that person anymore. I like a manly man and someone wearing my underwear would freak me out a bit.
I would be sensitive to him and not make fun of him. Who knows maybe he would have some great make up tips for me????
I like a person in general to know themselves and know who they are...I would think that my husband would be a little confused about his gender identity which would also turn me off. To each their own I guess.
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
6 Apr 08
I just don't think I could see the man in the same way...I would have pictures of him in my head dressed in my clothes! Oh boy!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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5 Apr 08
To each their own precisely. I think that most women would have a problem with their partner suddenly going this way. I was reading a it about transvestism and apparently for many of the women, their men are still "men" in bed, but they just like to spend time dressed as women as a form of relaxation. Not my idea of fun. But it takes all sorts.
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@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
6 Apr 08
Half of my male friends were dresses. Perhaps that is because of where I live. Funny world we live in.
Ainge
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
7 Apr 08
Yes, this is true. NYC is the Center of the Universe according to a song in RENT. I would love to take my man out in a dress however I go to all kinds of parties that are for all walks of life.
Ainge
@suganrekh (264)
• India
5 Apr 08
I will take him to a psychiatrist first give him all the food that induces male hormones in him.He is my man I can't abandon him. I will try my best to help him out.