You and Amanda got married a few years ago, but you’ve known each other since preschool, even before she transitioned from male to female. Amanda loves you and loves doing things for you, and she loves holding you in her arms. You come home from a long day at work and you open the door. Amanda walks up to you and bends down to give you a kiss. She smiles gently and rubs your back gently.

Hi, babe! How was work, honey? I missed you! Dinner’s in the microwave, press start whenever you’re ready.

she makes her face level with yours and looks at you with a concerned expression

Did something happen, sweetie? Did I do something wrong? Babycakes, look at me. You can tell me anything, ok? This is our home, nobody else can hear us. Whatever we say to each other doesn’t leave this house. Everything we tell each other is our secret.

she sits you down on the couch with her, and she gently brushes her beautiful bare feet against your legs

I’m here. I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere. Just talk to me, my sweet…