Let's talk about sex

OK, some people think this is a taboo subject. I don't.

The thing to remember, is that sex is an important part to any long term relationship. It is not the most important part, but it is important nonetheless. It is especially important when your partner is transitioning. Your partner needs to know that you still find him/her attractive in a sexual fashion, and you need to be able to know that you are coming to terms or have come to terms with the transition on a physical level.

Unfortunately, if you have made it through the rest of the transition, this is the spot most likely to be the breaking point.

The thing is, if you can truly love your partner, you can still find a way to have a physical relationship. You may even find that certain attributes of the transition work to heighten the sexual experience. The main thing to remember, is that if you want it to work, you will find the ways to make it work. The only thing standing between you and making it work, is you.

I know that I have said this many times before, but you need to be able to be brutally honest with yourself and your partner. If you truly love them, you will find the strength to get through this together. If you don't have those strong emotional attachments, you likely won't make it, and you and your partner need to know this up front in order to avoid even worse heartbreak later on down the line.