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My boyfriend wants to change gender, and I am uncomfortable with that

My boyfriend wants to change gender, and I am uncomfortable with that

Question asked by Gill (18 years old woman from Mexico, Mexico)

Question answered on December 28, 2008 by

Sorted in Questions, Relationships, Transsexuality

Hi Gill, Thank you for your question. It seems like you are confronted with a complex situation. There are multiple issues: 1) there is some ambiguity in this long-distance relationship he may or may not be pursuing 2) you have some doubts about his feelings and commitment to you 3) he wants to change gender and you are ... Read more.
I have a crush on my coworker but she wants us to be friends

I have a crush on my coworker but she wants us to be friends

Question asked by Victor Liu (19 years old heterosexual man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 28, 2008 by

Sorted in Friendship, Questions, Relationships

Hello Victor, Thank you for writing in to Alterheros. If I understand correctly, you are asking for advice regarding how to handle a situation wherein you would like to date a coworker but she is unsure of her feelings toward you. Let me start by congratulating you on your first step. You ... Read more.
I would like to know about resources for transgender individuals in Ontario

I would like to know about resources for transgender individuals in Ontario

Question asked by Mickey (17 years old from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 24, 2008 by

Sorted in Dating, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi Mickey, Here are the ressources I found online in your area, you can also contact your local health authority or youth health service organisation (public clinic or community center). People who work locally with queer youth have a list of contacts that may not be available online, so contact this group ... Read more.
I have problems with my girlfriend’s family

I have problems with my girlfriend’s family

Question asked by tanveer sethi (18 years old heterosexual man from India, India)

Question answered on December 21, 2008 by

Sorted in First experiences, Questions, Relationships

Hi Tanveer, Thank you for your question. This sounds like a really difficult situation. It sounds like you care about this girl a lot, and regardless of her past or who she had relationships with before, no one has the right to make either of you feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable with your ... Read more.
I am interested in a woman who is already involved in a long-distance relationship

I am interested in a woman who is already involved in a long-distance relationship

Question asked by Cameron (50 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on December 7, 2008 by

Sorted in Questions, Relationships

Hi! Thanks for your question Cameron. From what I understand, you have strong feelings for this woman, and obviously she corresponds in many ways to the ideal partner for you. But, as you've said, she's already with someone, which makes it somewhat impossible for the two of you to engage in ... Read more.
I like to cross-dress as a female, does this make me gay?

I like to cross-dress as a female, does this make me gay?

Question asked by Al (42 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on December 7, 2008 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hi Al, and thanks for your question. I don't think that what you are experiencing is particularly unusual. Granted, you might feel alienated by 'typical' women you choose to date, but there are indeed women out there who would accept you as you are. There are even some women who would ... Read more.
I am 18 and my 16 yo girlfriend came out to her family; her mother told me to stay away from her

I am 18 and my 16 yo girlfriend came out to her family; her mother told me to stay away from her

Question asked by Mary (18 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on November 25, 2008 by

Sorted in Coming out, Questions, Relationships

Hi Mary, and thanks for your question. I can understand your frustration, and though I don't think Erika's mom is right, I can understand her feelings too. Of course, you are not to blame for 'turning her daughter into a lesbian': Erika has a mind of her own, and I'm sure she ... Read more.
I hate how religions portray homosexuality

I hate how religions portray homosexuality

Question asked by mickey (17 years old from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on November 11, 2008 by

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Religions

Hi Mickey, Thank you for your question. First I'd like to tell you that you're not alone. People who do not identify themselves as heterosexual have been struggling with legal, moral and societal issues ever since the beginning of modern society. Back in the Middle Ages, they use to call the people ... Read more.
I am heartbroken

I am heartbroken

Question asked by Kandace (30 years old homosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on November 9, 2008 by

Sorted in Love, Questions, Relationships

Hi Kandace, First, I would like to thank you for trusting us and writing to us. It can be very painful when your romantic love to someone ceases to be returned especially when, like in your situation, love was reciprocal in the beginning. I understand how you still have strong feelings for Zak ... Read more.
My friend is acting moody with me since I expressed fear that my boyfriend was interested in her

My friend is acting moody with me since I expressed fear that my boyfriend was interested in her

Question asked by Molly (14 years old heterosexual woman from New Zealand, New Zealand)

Question answered on November 9, 2008 by

Sorted in Friendship, Love, Questions

Hi Molly, and thanks for your question. Thank you for your question. I can understand your distress in the context of this uncomfortable situation. From what you've said about your friend having a delayed reaction and telling you to consider the feelings of others involved....I am guessing perhaps one of two things ... Read more.
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