I really have very few complaints about her. If she would just get used to using cleansing cream to remove her make up instead of soap and water which leaves a mess on my towels, I would be happier. Also she has difficulty in deciding just what outfit to wear but I try to help her all I can. Now when I spend 1⁄2 hour waiting for her to finish dressing I can understand why she got impatient with me in the old days.

Right now I'm trying to convince Kathy to let her own thick hair grow instead of depending on a wig to complete her female look. Her main objection is that I want her to go to the beauty parlor with me and have it trimmed and lightened. She says she'll feel too self-conscious.

We both get a kick out of picking up little surprises for each other. Whether it be a new shade of lipstick or a new piece of costume jewelry. This past Christmas was the best ever. We both outdid ourselves with the lovely assortment of lingerie, perfume, jewelry we got for each other.

Since we both work, Saturday used to be the worst day of the week for me because that was the day I did my cleaning and washing. Now all that has changed. We both get into old housedresses and do the work together. Before we know it it's all done.

Both Kathy and I have read eight issues of Transvestia and found them to be most informative and interesting. We want to ask for an application to join FPE. It seems like a worthwhile organization and I would like my husband to find others with which he could share his experiences and let his hair down. Also I would like to meet with other FP's wives.

Yours very truly, Mrs. "Kathy" 32-Z-3 FPE

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Dear Virginia,

I have just finished reading your book "The Transvestite and His Wife", and while my thoughts are fresh in my mind I felt I had to write to you.

My boyfriend gave me the book to read, as he has already told me of his urges. He has always been completely honest with me in every respect.

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