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Dating Advice: Is fitness an important trait in a partner?

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  • LadyDi126
    LadyDi126 Posts: 18 Member
    When I was looking to get back into the dating scene last summer, I was just getting into running. I didn't care if my future partner was a runner, but I definitely wanted someone who was concerned about their health. Fast forward to now, 9 months into our relationship...I ran my first half marathon a few weeks ago and it was a weekend vacation for me and my partner...hotel, dinner out, etc. She made me a sign and cheered me on. She consistently supports my running in any way she can (even bought me a treadmill when I was struggling to find the right time to exercise with my kiddos!!). I already plan to run 2 more half marathons and she has marked off the time so she can be there to support me.

    So no, my partner isn't a runner like me, but she's healthy, strong, and super supportive, which is what ended up mattering the most. She's never been rude or condescending, despite the fact that she's a nurse and has lost 60 pounds herself. She's knowledgeable about health and nutrition, but never bullies me into eating the way she does.
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