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Dating Advice

Dating Advice

Hey, all!

 

I’m just coming out of a 22 year long relationship and need dating advice!

 

I’m a post op (23 years) trans woman and have no idea how to go about finding someone new.  Because I’ve always been passing, the fact that I’m trans has rarely come up in every day life.

 

I do have one gentleman that is interested in me, but I’ve never brought up the subject with him.  We only see each other once a month or so and I’ve never felt the need to tell him until recently when things have gotten a lot more personal.

 

Anyway, how does one go about dating and finding a date in my area after so many years of being in a stable relationship?

 

Where can I talk specifics to people who have experience?

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Unfortunately, while at work this evening, I learned the he has had to postpone our date this weekend until the following weekend. ☹️

 

I'm a bit disappointed to say the least.  Been looking forward to this for two weeks.  Sigh.

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@JailaHow frustrating!!  Not only is the the extra week wait, but an extra week with this important conversation weighing on your mind.  We're here if you want to talk about it, or anything else, in the mean time. 

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It’s very disappointing, yes.  I’ll get over it.  Story of my life really.  But, it’s just a week.

 

Anyway, any tips for finding trans accepting fellas?  I easily blend in with other women, but I don’t want to hide my past to maintain the relationship.

 

I am at a loss other than trolling dating sites.  They are more trouble than they are worth.  Are there venues that I can find these guys?  I just don’t know and don’t want to invest in someone who is going to dump me years later for a cis model, like my recent long term relationship.

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@Jaila 

I can't really help you with where to find men.  Dating was never anything I did much of so you'd really be asking the wrong person.  But if there's something I don't know these days, I ask ChatGPT.  I don't know where you live so I just asked about where a trans woman could find men to date in Adelaide.  I'll leave out the first bit of the answer because that was just some dating sites. But you may find the answer gives you some ideas or even get an answer from it based on where you live because a lot of the answers I got were venues here in Adelaide based on question.  So here is what it said, for what it's worth...

 

Social and Community Groups:

    Feast Festival: Adelaide's annual LGBTQ+ cultural festival offers great opportunities to meet people in a safe and welcoming environment.

    Gender Dive at Diverse-City: This LGBTQ+ friendly venue hosts events and gatherings, providing a great social space to meet people.

    South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA): They often organize community events that can be a great way to meet like-minded people.

    Queer Meet-ups: Many meet-up groups in Adelaide cater to the LGBTQ+ community, providing casual environments for making friends and potential dating opportunities.

 

LGBTQ+ Friendly Venues:

    My Lover Cindi: A vibrant LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub in Adelaide, offering a friendly space for socializing.

    Mary’s Poppin: A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub with themed nights and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Diverse-City: A social hub that hosts queer events and gatherings where you can meet others in a supportive space.

 

Social Media and Online Communities:

    Join Facebook groups or Reddit communities for Adelaide’s LGBTQ+ scene. These platforms allow you to connect with people in your area, including men interested in dating trans women.

 

Professional Matchmaking Services:

    Some matchmaking services cater to LGBTQ+ clients and may help you find men who are open to dating trans women.