Dealing with a cross-dressing spouse is a challenging,
never-ending journey.
It is wise to take many small, reversible steps.
It is necessary to communicate, communicate and communicate.
A man's cross-dressing tendencies are an integral part of his total personality and need expression.
There is nothing inherently wrong with those tendencies even if they are not generally accepted in society.
The man must learn to understand and accept himself as he is.
We also discovered that if a husband will make certain commitments to his partner, he can relieve a great deal of anxiety on her part.
He will remain her husband -- not become her girl friend.
He will not jeopardize their current life style.
He will talk openly about his feelings and desires.
She will try to set aside any pre-judgment and listen with an open mind and heart.
They will reach mutual agreement before taking any step.
They will BALANCE their own desires with those of their partner.
With those understandings and commitments in place, a few simple keys will help sustain progress in improving the relationship.
Take many small, reversible steps.
Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Realize it is a never-ending journey.
