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Originally Posted by Crocus
Male. Have had female Ts before and as a consequence was not able to talk about some important issues (important for me, not important in any general sense). I do not understand the "[either gender] POV" argument, it makes no sense to me, and nor does the notion that having the same type of genitalia can make it easier to understand another person, so it's easier for me not to have to deal with that preconception in the first place. I know that this means I am wrong and weird, but it's my reality. Plus I could never discuss anything non-superficial that's to do with physical or relationship issues with a woman, it would simply not be possible.
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That opinion doesn't make you wrong or weird. I agree with you that shared gender doesn't necessarily help you relate.
I don't find it easy at all to relate to other women on a friendship level. (I seem to do better in a therapeutic role, but no better than I do with men).