Here’s a shocker. Dating a transgender person is the same as dating people of other genders. Many times, the “rules” of dating non LGBTQ+ people also apply for dating transgender people. This means getting to know your scope both generally (online research) and your partner in particular (the talking stage).

As a matter of fact, getting to know what your partner likes and doesn’t like is what dating is about, and it’s precisely the same for your transgender partner. If you’re still unsure, here are some tips that can help you on your journey to find love with a transgender person.

Do You Really Know All About Transgender People?

Whatever you think you know about them is probably wrong, so brush up on your trans trivia. If you’re looking to form a bond with a transgender person, it’s best not to start off on the wrong foot by spilling assumptions. If you’re not sure about something about transgender people, Google it.

Chances are, if you’re right about an assumption, Google gives you facts to back it up. On the other hand, if you’re wrong about an assumption, it helps you save face and makes your partner not resent you. Either way, it’s a win-win situation.

Don’t Objectify Your Partner

Sometimes people date transgender people because they have a certain fantasy they want to fulfill. Don’t be that person.

While it is completely normal to have fantasies, try not to project into your partner, or you’ll push them away.

Many times, people tend to expect too much from their partners, and those expectations may be out of their partners’ comfort zones. Don’t be the person that wants to mold another person into your idea of what you think they should be like.

While it might seem fun at the beginning, if it’s not what the other person is comfortable with, it becomes one-sided. Slowly yet surely, you make them lose their sense of identity, and in the long run, they’ll resent you for it.

Learn And Respect Boundaries

In every relationship, there are boundaries. Learning to respect them is as important as the relationship itself. Don’t allow your opinion of what you think is right to cloud your respect for your partner.

Some transgender people are uncomfortable in their bodies, and that’s okay. It happens to non LGBTQ+ people too. Just actively learn what your partner’s boundaries are and respect them. This takes conscious effort, so take time and talk things out with them. Please get to know them on a personal level before becoming intimate with them. Be in sync with your partner.

When you’re in sync, you both work together like a well-oiled machine, and it’ll reflect in other areas, including the bedroom.

Bonus Tip: Prepare for Backlash

When people don’t approve of your choices, they form opinions and may go as far as attacking you. Prepare yourself for such scenarios.

Understand that before anything, transgender people are people, and everyone deserves to love and be loved. For more information, check transgender-date.net.

Clare Louise