Me: See attractive woman at the gym. Want to talk to her.
Brain: Whoa. Whoa, dude. Let's not be hasty.
Me: (18 months later) How about now?
Brain: Don't you rush me!!!
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Kristy: “Do it! You never know maybe she has been wanting to talk to you too.”
Zero: “
Sometimes she acts completely disinterested in me in the same way I act completely disinterested in her. And sometimes I can't tell.
“One of the things I like most about her is how she works out. Which may sound weird, but she doesn't screw around — and I find that very inspiring and motivating. Which, in turn, makes me up my game.
“Today we shared equipment. Thus extending my strength training routine by 30 minutes. ;)
“So romantic. :)”
Michelle: “Just talk to her. If you find she returns the conversation then gauge if it's an appropriate time to ask her out or not. Key: make her laugh! If you accomplish that...she will remember you. (Just don't be creepy about it)”
Zero: “
Therein lies the rub. People who wear headphones while they are working out would likely prefer not to be interrupted.
“Also, large 2 floor gyms aren't conducive to bumping into people in the exact same area all the time.
“Also, timing.
“Trust me, if there was a good opportunity, I'd make an effort to take advantage of it.”