I long for a girlfriend who accepts that I enjoy dressing up as a woman

DEAR DEIDRE: DO I enjoy dressing up in women’s clothes because I feel so lonely?

Sometimes, I look at my reflection and admire myself for ages.

I’m 39 but have never had a serious relationship with a woman, although I have dated a few.

I’ve never felt confident and have found it hard to engage emotionally with my partners.

For the past few years, I’ve been putting on women’s clothes, shoes and full make-up when I’m at home alone.

It makes me feel attractive and comfortable, like I’m the real me. I can’t help posing and admiring myself.

I’m not gay or transgender, so I wonder if this is just a symptom of my loneliness.

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I don’t want a relationship with myself, but with a lovely woman who will accept me.

DEIDRE SAYS: Perhaps you’ve been holding back in relationships because you’ve not felt able to express your need to dress in women’s clothes.

This isn’t uncommon. My support pack, Cross-dressing, explains more.

Talking to someone who understands will help. See beaumontsociety.org.uk (01582 412 220).

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