Weirdos at the gym. Ladies?

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  • Hnter76
    Hnter76 Posts: 11 Member
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    From what I read title 9 applies to the educational system not realy aplicable in this instance. So if some fat chick in spandex with her belly hanging out makes me uncomfortable, should I suck it up and deal or go complain and try to get management involved?
  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
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    Lets not turn this into a feminist fest. The OP has been given enough options let's leave it up to her to decide what is best for her situation and let this thread die.

    Gender roles have nothing to do with Fitness and Exercise. Take the argument to chit chat and fun if you wish.
  • peuglow
    peuglow Posts: 684 Member
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    The other day at the gym there was a creepy guy staring at all the girls and making way too much icky eye contact. I thought about mentioning it to one of the guys at the desk, but I didn't want to make a big deal if he was just a social weirdo. I got a really icky vibe being around him. What do you do when someone at the gym gives you heebie jeebies?
    ... yeah....herm ..... sorry about that
  • jenillawafer
    jenillawafer Posts: 426 Member
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    I'm sorry, I'll try not to stare so much. :blushing:
  • Hnter76
    Hnter76 Posts: 11 Member
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    Everyone does not have the right to be comfortable weather they pay to be in a venue or not. Homosexuality make some people uncomfortable if I were to complain that seeing two guys holding hands makes me uncomfortable how would you answer? Make them stop because it makes me uncomfortable? I doubt it.
  • Iceman1800
    Iceman1800 Posts: 476
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    Seems like the only way to know you're being stared at is if you are looking back. Maybe the constant return looks are giving a mixed signal. And if a guy happens to actually be staring, that hardly qualifies them as a potential rapist.
  • Hnter76
    Hnter76 Posts: 11 Member
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    Repost sorry
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
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    icky eye contact? did he have pink eye? was his eye running over with puss?
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
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    What do you do when someone at the gym gives you heebie jeebies?

    I take my after workout protein shake, drink part of it and then let it ooze out of my mouth like I'm rabid. Then I look them in the eye and say "Come at me bro!"

    Exactly like this.
  • mollykat73
    mollykat73 Posts: 56 Member
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    I take my after workout protein shake, drink part of it and then let it ooze out of my mouth like I'm rabid. Then I look them in the eye and say "Come at me bro!"
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    OMG! I've never laughed so hard! Thank you!
  • jcr85
    jcr85 Posts: 229
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    Probably just jealous since the dude was staring at the other girls.
  • downinaggieland98
    downinaggieland98 Posts: 224 Member
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    Homosexuality make some people uncomfortable if I were to complain that seeing two guys holding hands makes me uncomfortable how would you answer? Make them stop because it makes me uncomfortable? I doubt it.

    This cracks me up. Women have a good sense when someone is iffy and a possible threat. The comparison really doesn't fly at all? The people that say get over yourself are probably the same ones that would say she should have done something earlier if/when something bad happened.

    To the OP - if he's really making you uncomfortable and you think he's really a threat, there is no harm mentioning it to management. And like a few other women said, just be aware of your surroundings and don't walk to your car alone. Words to live by anyway!
  • fallintomyworld
    fallintomyworld Posts: 45 Member
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    I know what you mean. I'm not the prettiest but I have had the weirdest guys like keep standing behind me and I'm kind of a ***** and will eye them down, but there are guys who are only there to watch girls. Its weird but unless they cross the line you can't do anything about it. Keep your keys and mase close.

    You know who is the weirdest weirdos at the gym? the Cougars!! the 50 somethings that are totally hitting on the 20 somethings guys. Like clearly they are doing it for the attention, but i don't want to see your 2 kid barring *kitten* in tight shiny spandex. lol. I think its great that you come to the gym, but hunting boys is not an excersie!!
  • Apocalypse_Meow
    Apocalypse_Meow Posts: 90 Member
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    Why are people so self conscious? He's probably zoned out staring straight ahead. When I get on the treadmill and start running I have my headphones in and I'm not thinking about anyone else but me and i stare straight ahead. There happens to be another row of cardio machines and then a row of mirrors meaning if someone is on the elliptical in front of me and I'm zoned out staring straight ahead I'm staring at their *kitten*. Oh *kitten* i just turned into a creeper. Unless someone is coming up to you or following you out of the gym get the hell over it.
  • sweetgeek793
    sweetgeek793 Posts: 22
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    headphones/ear buds work for me as they indicate that your doing your own thing and are not there to socialise.
  • cubizzle
    cubizzle Posts: 900 Member
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    Why are people so self conscious? He's probably zoned out staring straight ahead. When I get on the treadmill and start running I have my headphones in and I'm not thinking about anyone else but me and i stare straight ahead. There happens to be another row of cardio machines and then a row of mirrors meaning if someone is on the elliptical in front of me and I'm zoned out staring straight ahead I'm staring at their *kitten*. Oh *kitten* i just turned into a creeper. Unless someone is coming up to you or following you out of the gym get the hell over it.

    :flowerforyou:
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
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    Ok. So this turned into a disaster. I'll just ask the creep what his problem is.
  • neilegni
    neilegni Posts: 36
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    Everyone does not have the right to be comfortable weather they pay to be in a venue or not. Homosexuality make some people uncomfortable if I were to complain that seeing two guys holding hands makes me uncomfortable how would you answer? Make them stop because it makes me uncomfortable? I doubt it.

    You are fully aware that situation is different and you wouldn't be asking if you weren't . In the OP's situation the gaze was directed at an individual. In your circumstance someone else is merely existing. If you would like to continue this conversation please feel free to message me because this is no longer the place to continue.

    downinaggiela: succinct and true!
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
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    If they are being super creepy, I ask them if they have a problem. If they are just staring, I stare back at them until they look away. There, problem solved. :wink:

    This. Like deserves like. I don't worry about being "polite" to people who don't deserve it.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
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    Of course this is coming from a guy who has zero idea what it feels like to worry about your safety even a tiny bit. Thanks for the awesome advice, buddy.

    Hahahahahahaha! Well put.

    A guy that's getting too much creepy eye contact from a woman (depending on what she looks like) is probably more excited than creeped out...

    If I catch a guy giving me a look/leering, I glare or give him a once over/up and down look-then appear disgusted. This usually helps. Also, walk to your car when someone else is walking out there too...or carry your keys between your fingers. Lol...that's what I did walking late at night on campus in college.

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