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Passing

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by LonestarConnie, Jun 11, 2014.

  1. LonestarConnie

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    In presenting the gender identity you identify yourself as, how important is it to you is 'passing'.

    Is this something you consider?

    Curious about this, thank you.

    Connie.
     
  2. Melanie

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    Hi Connie

    Its not really something I think much about.

    I think I come across as feminine most times, but sometimes androgynous leaning toward female.

    Just for example, I dont always wear makeup, but I usually wear close fitting clothes and jewelry. I have long hair that I put some time into... probably more money than time, but other than skincare and exercise its the single biggest investment both in terms of money and time...

    See? I'm going off on a tangent about "beautification". :slight_smile:

    I hope I helped at least slightly.
     
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  3. LonestarConnie

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    That did help! Thank you Melanie :slight_smile:
     
  4. Unkempt Harold

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    Well, I guess looking pretty as a femme is important. But honestly the right person for me could look like a krogan and if they're the right one, I don't think it would matter. So for me I'm going to try my hardest to look good but I don't think looks are as important to people as society would lead people to believe
     
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    Passing is kind of different to me. A lot of people see passing as how others see you based on your looks. Over time I have kind of changed my view of what it means, I feel passing now to me means that if I look at myself in the mirror and like how I look then I pass. I don't care what other people think or say as long as I am happy with it.

    Another thing with passing is voices but that is a whole other story >.>