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post 1653925973 01-07-2022, 07:59 PM
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Is making friends at the gym awkward for anyone else?

I’ve been told I’m a people person, but I’m trying to make new friends and it can be awkward as hell. This guy I’ve seen at the gym almost everyday for months, I asked him what he was working on few days ago and we chatted for a bit about bulking cutting etc.. saw him again next time at gym and asked what he was working on lol. Then I saw him today both made eye contact across the room, but what should I wave at him or something. Left without talking to him, but we didn’t lift next to each other today or I would have said something.

Strong no homo to all of this, but any other guys that want to make new friends know these feels? Maybe it’s easier for women or something.

Just trying to make friends without coming off like a homo
post 1653926023 01-07-2022, 08:00 PM
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Number 1 rule at the gym is to just go there and lift and don't speak to anyone.

No need to talk to people.
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post 1653926663 01-07-2022, 08:17 PM
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You could have nodded after making eye contact and left it at that. Most guys go to the gym to lift and leave .
post 1653926953 01-07-2022, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted By Broady78⏩
You could have nodded after making eye contact and left it at that. Most guys go to the gym to lift and leave .
Ya I get that, my co-workers are kinda lame maybe I’ll go to some meetup groups or something to find some people to hangout with
post 1653926983 01-07-2022, 08:22 PM
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On the gym floor? Yes, it's awkward.

In the showers? Only if there's eye contact for less than 0.5 seconds.
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post 1653927013 01-07-2022, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Azzurri⏩
Number 1 rule at the gym is to just go there and lift and don't speak to anyone.

No need to talk to people.
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post 1653927423 01-07-2022, 08:33 PM
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you might be gay op. invite him over to suck his cock to see if you are gay or not
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post 1653927483 01-07-2022, 08:35 PM
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Why are you bothering people at the gym. It's a workout, not a book club.
post 1653927653 01-07-2022, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted By radrd⏩
Why are you bothering people at the gym. It's a workout, not a book club.
Just seems weird to see someone like everyday at gym for months and not say hi or anything
post 1653927673 01-07-2022, 08:38 PM
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Best way to make friends in the gym is in the locker rooms afterwards when you’re both naked. You know how they say to picture someone naked if you’re nervous? This way you don’t have to imagine & you’ll both be more at ease & the conversation will flow.
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post 1653927733 01-07-2022, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted By Jayzuz⏩
Best way to make friends in the gym is in the locker rooms afterwards when you’re both naked. You know how they say to picture someone naked if you’re nervous? This way you don’t have to imagine & you’ll both be more at ease & the conversation will flow.
Lol, I asked for this for I know, but seriously no one has become friends with someone they see at the gym all the time?
post 1653929113 01-07-2022, 09:08 PM
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it's hit or miss for me. Some guys act like gym twats and you don't really want to be friends with them. Other guys want to talk to you way too much and it's fcking annoying. It's hard to meet that perfect gym bro of "let me work out, but go ahead and talk sometimes... but stfu sometimes, too"
post 1653929323 01-07-2022, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
it's hit or miss for me. Some guys act like gym twats and you don't really want to be friends with them. Other guys want to talk to you way too much and it's fcking annoying. It's hard to meet that perfect gym bro of "let me work out, but go ahead and talk sometimes... but stfu sometimes, too"
Repped you get it lol. I don’t want to go there and just chat it up, but be cool to make a friend to use as a wingman or whatever ya know
post 1653929793 01-07-2022, 09:27 PM
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Nah. Making friends at the gym is goat. But it should be natural and not forceful. I've made some great friends of all nationalities back in 2015 at a local 24/hr fitness. You play basketball and you lift with them. Its just natural. Whats hilarious is that the dudes who never played basketball somehow have a very high basketball iq lol.
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post 1653929993 01-07-2022, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted By tunafishha⏩
Nah. Making friends at the gym is goat. But it should be natural and not forceful. I've made some great friends of all nationalities back in 2015 at a local 24/hr fitness. You play basketball and you lift with them. Its just natural. Whats hilarious is that the dudes who never played basketball somehow have a very high basketball iq lol.
Thanks for response, I’m just overthinking it lol.
post 1653930013 01-07-2022, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted By Azzurri⏩
Number 1 rule at the gym is to just go there and lift and don't speak to anyone.

No need to talk to people.
Agreed. I'm very personable and friendly but I hate socializing at the gym despite most of the ppl there being pretty cool. Just wanna go lift and dip out.
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post 1653930283 01-07-2022, 09:38 PM
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This is how you make friends at the gym

Because I don't post enough to care to and I forget the next day
post 1653930593 01-07-2022, 09:47 PM
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Crossfit would be a decent gym to meet people since you work in pairs often. Just try to make friends before you snap something.

All the friends I’ve made have been through forced association like school, sports/clubs, and work.
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post 1653930703 01-07-2022, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted By ryankoch⏩
Just seems weird to see someone like everyday at gym for months and not say hi or anything
you might actually be gay then because it isnt weird at all just lift and leave like a normal person.
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post 1653930783 01-07-2022, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted By trynbrah⏩
you might actually be gay then because it isnt weird at all just lift and leave like a normal person.
Ya maybe I’m gay thanks
post 1653931223 01-07-2022, 10:04 PM
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Some people want to make friends and some don't. If he doesn't want to then try another guy (strong no homo)
post 1653931513 01-07-2022, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted By renaissancebro⏩
imo the gym isnt a good place to make friends unless you work out at a very niche one like bodybuilder specific where you can vibe with the culture and people. usually people in chain gyms are on tight schedules or its just generally hard to get past the small talk.


i would say join a specific sport or activity like martial arts or sport leagues where you're learning and growing with others. it will build proper bonds than just lifting weights. ded fkn srs
Ya good idea
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