Girlfriend says she may become TRANS.

I'm sorry if this post, will offend anyone. it will not be done intentionally.

I've been dating my girlfriend for 4 months now, and we're both in Senior school. for the past, 2 weeks, she has been acting strangely around me and others. And today, she told me that she is considering becoming transgender.

From what I've figured she has to go through 2 years of counselling, before she makes up a firm decision? but if she knew she was, why does she need counselling?

I'm very accepting, of the LGBT community, I've multiple friends who are lesbian or gay. But this has come as a bit of a shock. Now I've the problem, I am willing to support her through this, if she still wants me too.
But I think I should end it. I see her as a female for one. and at senior school age, even though I love her, I don't feel comfortable, changing my sexuality for this one person. it's not as if we're going to spend our lives together is it?

Any advice or help you can give?

I myself am a transgender guy, meaning I was born female, so I hope I can help you a bit with this.
Before I start I'd just like to say that I'll be using gender-neutral pronouns in reference to your partner (they/them/theirs). I also would like to say that your reaction is good that you're looking for information and help.
First you need to ask them if there is anything you can do to help, and if you can't do those things, talk to them and explain your stance. If you can no longer be in a romantic or sexual relationship with them, discuss that too. Also know that the fact that they have told you says that they trust you and care for your help and support.
Secondly, while you are correct about needing some form of "counselling", this is purely for medical treatments. I have been living socially as male for almost a year now, but only started hormone treatments a week ago. It takes a few appointments with 2 different psychiatrists to start any form of medical treatment, but because of the limited services available, it take about a year for this process to be completed.
In terms of supporting them as a friend, it may be good to look up more about what its like to be transgender (I can link you some YouTube videos if you want) so that they feel like they can have open conversations about it.
Two things that are probably the most important: mental health and violence. While I myself haven't experienced any physical violence based on the fact that I am trans, most trans people will experience a very negative attitude towards them. This can be physical or verbal in nature, and can also end in murder. Mental health is a huge factor. If your partner has/had any mental health problem (depression in particular) then I suggest looking up ways to help them with their mental illness. I'm going to give you a statistic that may be scary, but it will put things in to perspective: 41% of transgender people have attempted suicide in their lives. Make sure that your partner has someone that cares for them, and reach out if you believe they are in danger.

If you need any more advice or information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. (I am more active on twitter too: @bobertie10). I hope that everything goes well and that you both find the peace you deserve.

You can't decide to be transgender. You either are or you're not, just like you can't decide to be heterosexual.

You can't decide to be transgender. You either are or you're not, just like you can't decide to be heterosexual.

I think op just meant she was thinking of transitioning/reconsidering her gender

I hope you seriously realise how much this has helped! I had the talk with 'her' and she says that she wants us to go on... and so do I. so she says that until counselling starts, she wants me to see her as a girl until she makes up a firm decision (boy am I happy about it). can we talk more? Facebook would be easier then twitter for me.