How do I tell a trans person I am not interested in dating them because they are trans?
user
The best way to let a trans person know that you are not interested in dating them is to be direct and honest. We suggest phrasing it something like, “I am sorry but I am not feeling a romantic connection with you, I'm only interested in heterosexual relationships.” This can be difficult, especially if you have developed a relationship with the person or if there was strong chemistry initially. Ultimately it is your decision who to pursue relationships with and no one can judge you for that decision.
assistant
How do I tell a trans person I am not interested in dating them because they are trans?
user
The best way to go about this is to be direct and use language that specifically refers to their trans status, since you presumably know about it. Otherizing an entire group of people can be very hurtful and traumatizing, so it's best to avoid euphemisms or any kind of allusion when declining. Something along the lines of “I’m sorry, I'm not attracted to transgender people” would probably do the job.
assistant
How do I tell a trans person I am not interested in dating them because they are trans?