Boyfriend has admitted to secretly cross-dressing and I just don't understand it -

DEAR DEIDRE: I’M struggling to understand why my boyfriend cross-dresses.

I’m 26 and he’s 29. We’ve been together for almost three years.

We have a great relationship but one day I was having a clear out and I found some women’s clothes that aren’t mine among his things.

I confronted him as soon as he came home that night.

He became upset and said it is something he’s done secretly and in private for years.

He says he isn’t confused about his sexuality.

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He says he knows he is straight and that he loves me.

I just don’t know what to think.

MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE

DEIDRE SAYS: This sort of compulsion is a deep part of his personality.

He can’t just stop, even if he loves you deeply.

Cross-dressing can be a relief from stress, getting away from traditional male roles.

It’s part of his nature which he can’t change or ignore.

You will need to understand how important this is to him if your relationship is to flourish.

My support pack Cross-dressing Worries explains more about where you can get help and support.

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