I want to be a boy, but I’m not transgender?

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So I’m 20, and for the past few years I’ve kinda secretly wanted to be a boy in the most basic sense. I want to cut my hair, wear masculine clothes, go by a male name, and even be referred to as a man. This is all a bit weird for me as I’ve always been super feminine and dainty, and I definitely don’t experience gender dysphoria. I really love being a girl, it’s just that there’s this really quiet voice in the back of my mind saying it wants to be a boy, and that being one would make me feel more comfortable. It’s no longer become a passing thought or a what if, its become more intense. I don’t really know what this is, and basically I’m wondering if it’s normal or if there’s an explanation? I’d love any and all advice I can get, thank you!

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u could be nonbinary, androgynous, gender-nonconforming, or maybe u are trans and in denial. who you are is up to you to figure out, no one else can tell you who you are

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You can always mess around with clothing and hair. You can always change up clothing and your hair will grow back. Maybe get a close friend to call you he/him for a day or so and see how you feel.

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Are you sure that's not dysphoria? I can't think of why else you would have a strong voice and urge to be a boy. You might be gender fluid or nonbinary? Try looking into those too 😊 good luck

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I have always wanted to be a boy. They just deal with way less shit. Not weird at all.

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If you know that you don’t want to be a boy then tell the voice to shut up.
Its that easy. Just be what you are and give it time

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This answer may be way out there and probably not what you’re experiencing — but it happened to me. I had this for a long time, and would frequently go back and forth deciding if I was a lesbian or not. All genders/sexualities aside, I learnt that I had DID (I’ve since recovered). It is a disorder caused by trauma in childhood (of any kind), that creates splits in your psyche and development. I had different parts of me that wanted to be male, etc. Of course, this is most likely not your case, but this is just my experience 💕 best of luck to you!

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When I was a teenager, I hated being a girl without an obvious reason. I though it’s cooler to be a guy. I didn’t really change anything in me mostly because I was afraid of people’s opinions and parents wouldn’t let me anyways. Long story short, I grew up and realized that being a girl is also cool and I don’t have to pretend being someone else. My self esteem grew thanks to my now fiancé and I feel like myself in my own body. I don’t dress super feminine on a daily basis. I love makeup but I like oversized clothes and whatnot (don’t like to show my body shape). Moral of the story according to my experience is that you just need time to grow your self esteem and love yourself for who you are.

I want to be a boy, but I’m not transgender?

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