View From the Other Half

The podcast discussed how difficult it is for trans men to find love on the other side. The difficulties of men trying to find women to date without the process ending as soon as they tell them they are trans is likely. They discuss both the scary and sucky parts of going through the transitional part as well as the exciting part. It is a complex journey, however the benefits seem to be worth the costs as portrayed through the numerous individuals circumstances. A big emphasis was placed on the ending trans people fear the most, which is disgust. In addition to their fears comes situations, such as skinny dipping when they are still transitioning because they are missing out on “defining moments.” The moment of revelation leading to a severed relationship is common. Many described transitioning as a romantic experience once they enter the unknown on the search of simplicity. It is also stated how Those who do not undergo these circumstances or desires of change sometimes take for granted.

Outside Example: While listening to the podcast I was immediately comparing the statements to those of jazz in the TLC show series. The show documents the life of a young boy transforming into a girl at a young age and the trials and tribulations that are accompanied with that process. I watched this show often for pure desire of perspective. It is wise to hear their process and feelings while undergoing change in their pursuit of happiness and new identities.

https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/i-am-jazz/

Connection: Similar to the podcast, the show addresses the discomfort of being transgender. For example, their biggest fears in public and in interpersonal relationships, especially romantic relationships. In the podcast both some individuals were single, some dating, others married. Every individual experiences different levels of difficulties in the dating realm, however they all generally have the same fears such as exclusion and discrimination. These are expressed by jazz as a young transgender a different situation with similar emotions.