Just had the most awkward moment at a gym in my life

RBurnham90
RBurnham90 Posts: 202 Member
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I just got done working out at 24 Hour Fitness Long Beach (Long Beach is heavily populated with gay people)

Was in the locker room changing and had my shirt off, looked over and some creepy guy in his 40s or 50s was staring right at me. I looked back a few seconds later and saw him still looking at me discretely. I assumed he was gay and it went on the entire time and I stopped changing and put my shirt on and just looked at my phone until he left because it was way too *kitten* uncomfortable.

After walking out of the locker room, I looked over to the end of the gym and this guy is still fixated on me as I'm walking out while he's sitting on a machine. Creeped me the phuck out. I don't have a problem with gays but there's nothing more uncomfortable when they look at you while changing in the locker room.
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  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
    I just got done working out at 24 Hour Fitness Long Beach (Long Beach is heavily populated with gay people)

    Was in the locker room changing and had my shirt off, looked over and some creepy guy in his 40s or 50s was staring right at me. I looked back a few seconds later and saw him still looking at me discretely. I assumed he was gay and it went on the entire time and I stopped changing and put my shirt on and just looked at my phone until he left because it was way too *kitten* uncomfortable.

    After walking out of the locker room, I looked over to the end of the gym and this guy is still fixated on me as I'm walking out while he's sitting on a machine. Creeped me the phuck out. I don't have a problem with gays but there's nothing more uncomfortable when they look at you while changing in the locker room.

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  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Just whip it out and wave it at him.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Long Beach, LI? Lived there almost my whole life... never heard of it referred to as a "gay community"
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Long Beach, LI? Lived there almost my whole life... never heard of it referred to as a "gay community"

    Long Beach, CA.
  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
    Just whip it out and wave it at him.

    :laugh:
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.

    Well he was looking at the OP so obviously he had to be gay.
  • RBurnham90
    RBurnham90 Posts: 202 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.

    If he wasn't I would have figured he would have said something to me or not stared for so long
  • RBurnham90
    RBurnham90 Posts: 202 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.

    Well he was looking at the OP so obviously he had to be gay.

    I've been lifting at public gyms for about 7 years now so I can confirm he wasn't just "looking at me"
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Ok seriously, you acted like a beta.

    Next time alpha the eff out of the situation and introduce yourself. Have a little fun.
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
    He was probably just mirin' brah
  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
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  • retrobyte
    retrobyte Posts: 169 Member
    How can you be so sure he was gay? Maybe he's just bi

    LOL
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I know what you mean. I hate it when creepy old guys stare at me. :tongue:
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.

    Well he was looking at the OP so obviously he had to be gay.

    I've been lifting at public gyms for about 7 years now so I can confirm he wasn't just "looking at me"

    Take it as a compliment?
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Just whip it out and wave it at him.
    \

    Or slap him in the face with it :laugh:
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    How can you be so sure he was gay? Maybe he's just bi

    LOL

    Bi only works for chicks, as a dude, once you swing that way the deal's done.

    OP, next time tell him the show ain't free, give your shorts a little pull and tell him to start stuffing dollar bills, he'll either leave you alone or pay you for the awkwardness.

    Rigger
  • TamaraKat
    TamaraKat Posts: 533 Member
    Oh boy; I love awkward gym situations! :laugh:

    I was once lifting and strained a bit harder than I should've and let one 'go' by accident. All the boys casually shuffled out of the room :embarassed: And then the cute physiotherapist guy saw me staring at him.

    Whooooops. Wasn't supposed to make it that obvious, was I? :noway:
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    Hope you can get over the phobia.
  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
    How can you be so sure he was gay? Maybe he's just bi

    LOL

    Bi only works for chicks, as a dude, once you swing that way the deal's done.

    OP, next time tell him the show ain't free, give your shorts a little pull and tell him to start stuffing dollar bills, he'll either leave you alone or pay you for the awkwardness.

    Rigger

    LMAO!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    How can you be so sure he was gay? Maybe he's just bi

    LOL

    Bi only works for chicks, as a dude, once you swing that way the deal's done.

    Reminds me of that quote from Massad Ayoob.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Besides the fact that staring is rude, I don't see why being stared at is awkward at all.

    I have a less than stellar body, yet have been the victim of many men's glances. I don't pay any attention to it because there's no harm in someone admiring the view. In fact, it is kind of nice to know it is appreciated by someone.
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
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    So much drama in the LBC
  • tomg33
    tomg33 Posts: 305 Member
    If you've been hitting the gym for 7 years, shouldn't you get plenty of chicks staring you down anyway? ;)
  • j75j75
    j75j75 Posts: 854 Member
    No one can make you feel awkward unless you allow them to. Next time just drop your draws and strut to the shower with your chin up high like a boss. Own that s***. Then you will be in control of the situation. Then he'll be the one allowing YOU to make him feel something :laugh: :laugh:
  • griff7809
    griff7809 Posts: 611 Member
    Well I guess that's what females go through all the time in the gym. Not sure how I would have handled it either.

    But there are certain man-laws...if not adhered to...the end of the world will soon follow.

    1. Thou shall not use the urinal next to another man...man space is required.

    2. Thou shall not stare at another man for more than 1.34562345 seconds in the locker room.

    3. Thou shall not walk around in the men's locker room naked. You must have a towel on. If you are transitioning from towel to underwear, you have 3 seconds to accomplish said task.

    4. Thou shall not EVER, EVER, EVER sit your naked *kitten* on the benches in the locker room.
  • knucklesammie
    knucklesammie Posts: 196 Member
    welcome to a girls life at the gym :D minus that whole locker room part... *shudders*
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Now you know what women go through every day of their lives. Congrats.
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    So why didn't you say something? I woulda been like "Hi, can I help you?"
    Also, how do you know he's gay? Maybe he wanted to look swole and wanted advice. Or maybe he was a Herbalife salesman.
    An herbalife salesman staring at me would creep me out way more than a gay guy. Take your deviant lifestyle elsewhere, salesman!
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