Relationships and Gender Transition

For many people, the biggest challenge when seeking advice about gender change is how to manage existing relationships, particularly when in a long-term relationship, civil partnership or marriage.

Unfortunately the fear of relationships breaking down can delay or even prevent individuals from seeking professional help about their gender issues. This is a great shame as specialist gender services actively promote the view that they wish to see people as early as possible in order to offer support regarding gender change and the associated relationship difficulties.

A breakdown of a relationship can be a shattering experience for anyone, let alone someone dealing with gender dysphoria and facing potentially life-changing decisions. Can long-term relationships survive such massive changes? What are the secrets for sustaining personal relationships? What are the important factors that are likely to protect relationships through the stressful journey? If relationships are to survive and grow, what needs to happen?

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