It all happened two weeks ago, I didn’t talk to him for whole day after that conversation. Next day, things eased off and everything returned to normal but we never talked about that conversation ever again. I don’t think bringing that up is necessary. There are several other ways to express that my love and respect for him has increased even more.

Do we call post-transition to medical/surgical transition or to period after coming out as trans. When I first met him, he was tomboyish in dressing - no piercing (like ear or nose, that we commonly see on women). Behavior wise quite non-expressive. After his coming out. I initiated if he wants to meet specialists for medical or surgical help. He refused with disgust while counter questioning - “Would that make me more trans?”. I don’t know if he’s still in his cocoon or a grown butterfly.