So, I have a friend...
He's the same age as me (but a few months older), bi and we've known each other for more than 10 years now, since elementary. He's my only remaining true friend, because the other left me at the beginning of HRT.
So far, he's been amazingly supportive. Like, probably the most supportive person after my bf. We talk a bit on Discord, mostly my messages tho (I think I annoy him a bit tbh π)
A couple of days ago...I was feeling good about myself. Great, even. Felt great about my HRT progress and I was feeling, for once in a very long time, kinda happy with myself.
And in that state of happiness and excitement, a mistake was made...
(This is the approximate conversation on Discord we had)
M - me
V - him
M: "Hey, so...I know I haven't shown you any pics, but my HRT progress is going quite well rn. It's really motivating."
M: "So...if you're ready..."
M: (links to timeline post on Trans Joy)
M: "You don't really have to look if you don't want to. It's just...I find it quite informational and tbh, interesting."
V: "Okay, Imma be honest..."
V: "It's a bit strange to see the naked body of someone I know...especially when that person is a girl."
V: "And, tbh..."
V: "If I hadn't known it was you, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between these and pics of a cis woman..."
M: "Stahp π. It's not true, you're just trying to be kind..."
V: "Nah, for real tho. Those are some pics you see on NSFW subreddits."
V: "Not trying to be kind, I'm just telling the truth."
V: "In fact, some time ago, had I not known these were your photos, they would have been something that I used for pleasure..."
Now, this conversation got slightly strange and after his last message (which he deleted), he started apologizing to me for being weird or creepy.
I don't blame him at all for this. I know that he has a strong preference for small chests...I knew that and sent the link anyway. I should have seen it coming. What is wrong with me? I regret making it awkward between us so fucking much.
I was just really excited in the moment and thought "Fuck it". I just wanted him to share my happiness...if only for a moment. It was a dumb thing to do.
Girls...
Please don't do what I did π
It was dumb and I should have known. Please, lovely people of Lemmy, please be smarter than me π©·
Iβll probably get downvoted for this, but I think you were being provocative. You sent links to nude pics of yourself and got upset when he liked them. Thatβs on you.
You know, the more I reread your comment, my post and my friend's messages...the more I think you totally hit the nail on the head.
What's worse is that I didn't even realize how bad it looked. In the moment, it seemed like a good idea
Why am I like this? π
It's understandable. You're proud of them and want to show them off. But men get weird around tits and you should remember that for the future.
I will...
I didn't understand just how weird they could get...
I still blame myself, but now I'll know not to do it in the future, at least
Don't blame yourself for men being gross.
Don't beat yourself up this happens to every human I guarantee it.
You won't get downvoted for this, because you're completely right. This is totally on me and I'm not trying to argue with that fact at all.
I did not get upset. If I'm being completely honest, his comments (while unbelievable) were a big confidence boost. I wasn't upset at all (at him, at least).
Yah, girl. But the question she's asking isn't "how did this happen," it's "what do I do now?"
No one is focused on whose fault this is, because it doesn't even really matter anymore. These boobs HAVE BEEN seen.