A place on the tree

Wanting to cross-dress when your spouse disapproves

Wanting to wear clothing associated with another gender while a spouse rejects or restricts it can leave a person caught between expressing an important part of themselves and protecting the relationship. The disagreement may lead to secrecy, negotiation, and fear that openness could end the marriage.

1 person has stood here

Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.

Nearby on the tree

Exploring cross-dressing while keeping it hidden1
Questioning your sexual orientation while married3
Hiding the desire to live as a woman2
Wanting sex from a spouse who no longer wants it4
Telling your spouse about a same-sex sexual experience1
Opening a marriage to address sexual incompatibility1

Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.