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Well, don’t tell him he already is, because I’m sure what he means is that he should have been born in a male BODY. Pre-T transmen know we aren’t actually male. Nor will we ever truly be. So saying “you’re already male” may add to his gender dysphoria. What you can say is “you’re male where it should count” and/or “you’ll always be male to me” and/or “i know it’s hard, but i’m here for you”. It’s not perfect, but it does help to hear.

Honestly? Just do your best to help him feel comfortable. It means a lot when even one person supports us. If he has a different name he goes by always call him that (unless it would out him around people he doesn’t want to be outed to). It looks like you’ve already got the pronoun thing down so that’s awesome. And help him get what he needs. For this next one it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female. Go with him for emotional and physical support if he needs to go shopping for male clothes. Or help him find an online store for it. If you’re female, and he already lives away from home, help him get any female products he will physically need. That’s one of the biggest issues for us.

I’m glad you are asking all this. It’s a wonderful thing when cisgendered friends support their transgendered friends. Allies are hella great, yo. If you ever need any more advice don’t hesitate to message me, okay?