Wondering how everyone else feels about getting asked out at the gym?
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What's weird is that I have gotten hit on/asked out at the gym several times. I've NEVER been asked out at the bar. Also, I am very overweight. I'm usually sweary and keeping to myself.. I don't get it. I keep wondering if they want to make an "investment". Hit up the fat girl at the gym before she is skinny and self esteem gets better. haha.0
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Hey_Its_That_One_Guy wrote: »I've never understood why people ask me out at the gym. Now as much as I'd love to find my swolemate and all.... I don't understand why guys don't try to get to know you or create some sort of friendship or familiarity before diving straight into ask for a date or number.
Am I the only girl who thinks this?
Guys, do girls ask you out at the gym too?
You aren't at the gym to talk. They're doing you a favor by asking for your number to talk later and not interrupting your workout. Respect the burn.
I think you simply build familiarity by making eye contact and smiling, or getting used to seeing the person around. It just seems like it's always out of the blue, someone I've never seen or made eye contact with or done the 'hello nod' or anything.0 -
What's weird is that I have gotten hit on/asked out at the gym several times. I've NEVER been asked out at the bar. Also, I am very overweight. I'm usually sweary and keeping to myself.. I don't get it. I keep wondering if they want to make an "investment". Hit up the fat girl at the gym before she is skinny and self esteem gets better. haha.
Maybe it isn't about appearance but seeing your work ethic too? I have two brothers and a bunch of guy friends and still don't understand men...0 -
awkward. that's how i feel about it.0
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I agree that it is always creepy to be asked out by someone that you have never talked to before...in any context.
I tend to make friends and get to know people at the gym, so it doesn't seem all that strange to me that someone you meet there might ask you out.
I could live without getting hit on in the pool/hot tub though...that happens way too much.0 -
Never been asked out at the gym, but there's a hot chick at my gym that I've been resisting approaching because I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable.0
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Sometimes I wonder if women read into things way too often. I've been in gyms most of my life and rarely have hit on or been hit on by anyone.
BUT there were a few times where I was trying to use equipment or hurry some lazy texting woman out of my way and they responded rudely that they weren't interested. They were definitely not my type and my explanation that I wanted the equipment they had been sitting on for 30 minutes didn't seem to get through to them.
Strangely the most fit, in shape bad *kitten* girls don't respond negatively at all when I ask how long they have left in the squat rack or leg press.0 -
Sometimes I wonder if women read into things way too often. I've been in gyms most of my life and rarely have hit on or been hit on by anyone.
BUT there were a few times where I was trying to use equipment or hurry some lazy texting woman out of my way and they responded rudely that they weren't interested. They were definitely not my type and my explanation that I wanted the equipment they had been sitting on for 30 minutes didn't seem to get through to them.
Strangely the most fit, in shape bad *kitten* girls don't respond negatively at all when I ask how long they have left in the squat rack or leg press.
Women? Overthink things?? What?! Never...
Every single one of these threads is exactly that.0 -
It's rare that I get asked out. I've been told several times that I'm not approachable. Never smile and answer you with one word as I walk away. Beside im losing all hope that there's someone out there for me.0
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I just joined a gym a couple of days ago. If or when I get asked out, I wouldn't mind, but I'm not holding my breath. The front desk guy and I did catch each other's eyes a few times, but it may have been the excessive sweat around my a s s.0
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BUT there were a few times where I was trying to use equipment or hurry some lazy texting woman out of my way and they responded rudely that they weren't interested. They were definitely not my type and my explanation that I wanted the equipment they had been sitting on for 30 minutes didn't seem to get through to them.
A pox upon these people, be they male or female.0 -
Yeah....like dating a friend...never a good idea. If it goes south it becomes aquard. The gym should be a place where you can go and focus. I make it a point of not making too much eye contact. Wearing a hood and ear buds deff help. I'm always flattered when a girl tries to strike up a conversation. It's a gym...not a social club.0
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Blew off every girl but in a way we still talked and I would help them with their goals0
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I solved this by not going to the gym anymore. It was extremely awkward when the 22-25 year young women would invite out for drinks after our workout. They mistook my friendly grandpa attitude as a invitation that I was interested in them on a totally different level. Or maybe I just have a very good imagination. Us old folks are like that.......0
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I'm not available, but I wouldn't mind getting hit on at the gym...it'd be nice to get that attention. If someone sees me at my most disgusting and still finds me attractive and wants to get to know me, perfect!0
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I have never had this happen. Well I have only been to the gym like 3 times but no one ever just comes up to me and asks me out. It may be the resting *kitten* face or the fact that I'm just a nerd... Sometimes I get complimented on my awesome nerdy tshirts though...0
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PalePocahontas wrote: »I ignore them and carry on working out.
I have gotten asked out a lot. Sometimes, I pretend I'm deaf and say "What?" after each question. Most men give up after asking me 3 or 4 times. I have also told men I'm a lesbian and not into guys or just pull out the PMS B card0
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