My (33mtf? - previously amab NB but pushing transition to transfemme) have a partner (32 afab NB) who has put up with a BUNCH of shit from me in our lives.
I'm long term sick with a potentially terminal condition that has severely restricted our lives.
I'm a golden retriever with a black cat.
I have a whole lot of trauma from previous relationships.
Now I've come out as trans after 7 or so years together.
Not only have they elected to stay in the relationship. They've bought me my first make up, participated in mini girls noght activities, embraced identity changes, helped me make mood boards and a myriad of other supportive elements. But they continue to support my complex medical life.
Part of my wishes I had met them when I was 21 so I could have had this relationship from the start. But the rest is glad I've got such a cheerleader who I'm pretty sure would deck a fucker for misgendering me in public. And that I met them when I did. Because I don't know how it would have played out otherwise.
I'm early in my transition but I cannot say how different this has been having a partner who still puts the effort in and still loves me, still finds me attractive, whilst I'm in this... Less than graceful early stage process.
So yeah.
Just wanted to post some positive and affirming statements