Is it ignorant/ transphobic for a straight man to not want to date transgender women?

[karynnj]

100. It's not that simple

First of all, deciding to stop dating does not mean "don't like". At some point, dating is a process of finding someone you want to spend your life with - it's not JUST who you are initially attracted to. I know women (and men) who broke up with people for any number of reasons as they got to know them. Reasons ranged from political (ie how can you be a Republican?), control (you think I need to "ask" you if I want to add a visit to an old friend to a work trip?), religion or ethnic group (when it comes down to it - its important to some - while to others it is not important), or things less profound - you find you really don't have enough shared (or even potentially shared in the future) interests or extremely different energy levels. Not to mention, there is a correlation between the education level, social class, and even income between people getting married - just look at the wedding announcements.

It is a process - one where the majority of "relationships" fail quickly, others more gradually and some lead to a longer term relationship.

I do think there are many people who absolutely would never consider a love relationship with someone transgendered. Love is one area where you have the right to discriminate - based on anything you want! Where it would be wrong to discriminate in renting an apartment or hiring someone, on this you chose what makes you happy and comfortable.