What whould you do?

gmann1973
gmann1973 Posts: 247
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
My workout partner, which is one of my best friends, has been letting me down alot lately. He only hit it 2 out of 5 days this week. And this is becoming a habit for him. 3 weeks ago he took a week off and I lifted with someone else. Hes a good friend so I have tried talking to him and he laughs it off. I TAKE MY WORK OUTS VERY SERIOUS. I try lift heavy, I do negitives, I need someone I can count on. I am thinking of finding new partner, What whould you guys do?

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  • rikisue206
    rikisue206 Posts: 99 Member
    I would find a new partner that is dependible, but still tell your current partner that he is welcome to come too. that way you have someone to help you keep motivated and you wont hurt your current partners feelings.
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    Find a new buddy and make it a threesome when he wants to join in. Good workouts and good friend retained.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I think I would find someone new to workout with - it sounds to me like his commitment isn't nearly as strong as your commitment. You don't want to try and count on someone who isn't going to follow through. I would find someone with goals that are similar to your own.

    :)
  • bella8282
    bella8282 Posts: 188 Member
    I'd find a new partner.... Just explain why. :) good luck
  • True_angel4ever
    True_angel4ever Posts: 43
    I say find another partner! I take my workouts serious as well, and if i am working out with someone who is not going to commit, then i will definately find one that will!
  • ckncj
    ckncj Posts: 183 Member
    Find a new partner!! You can't make someone be as enthusiastic and excited as you are about working out. You don't have to be mean or malicious about it. Just find another work out partner and then if/when your best friend wants to work out, he/she can...but let him/her know that you also have one who is just as committed! If they are your true best friend, they should realize this is something important to you and that you mean no harm in finding someone who it is just as important to.

    GOOD LUCK!!!
  • ckncj
    ckncj Posts: 183 Member
    Find a new buddy and make it a threesome when he wants to join in. Good workouts and good friend retained.


    PERFECT!
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    I would find someone who is as serious as you are about it!
  • _Bro
    _Bro Posts: 437 Member
    That stinks - I would keep the friend but find a new workout partner.

    I had the same situation.. I train alone now and push myself since my buddy just wouldn't show up or when he did he wanted to use his mouth more than his muscles.
  • gmann1973
    gmann1973 Posts: 247
    Yea this work not a joke. Im dripping sweat and he completely dry. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR lol
  • HollieDoodles
    HollieDoodles Posts: 678 Member
    yep, it won't hurt the friendship to add a new partner. It might actually help it. With someone else meeting that expectation for u, it will help keep the stress of the current situation from getting to u. Stress can do a lot of damage, as I'm sure u know.
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