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I Like Going to the Gym

my girlfriend always gives up on the gym... shell start going with motivation for a couple weeks consistently and then just completely falls off and stops going... its very frustrating but i am always supportive of her and try to motivate her to be healthy all i can.. but if she doesnt want it for herself should i stop trying?
Scribbles · 36-40, F
I dated a guy who was just not into being as active as I was. Honestly now I could say that he was a bit of a couch potato. Idk.

Anyway, It's hard to support a partner who says he or she wants to do something but never follows through or drags there feet and you are trying to support them

I think it's great you are trying to support your partner. I often told the one I tried to support...that it didn't matter how good you were...or how hard you went...or what you picked...you just had to go.

Maybe a gym isn't the right fit for her? Would she rather do pilates or crossfit or Zumba or just go to a squash court and hit a ball around?
I know that if I don't vary up my workout routine once in a while I lose excitement for it. And Its much easier to stay fit if you're excited about the classes you pick and self excersise routines . Maybe that could help her?


Ultimately if she doesn't want it, there's nothing you can do. Then you'll have to pick staying or breaking up. Unfortunetly.

Good luck!
Maybe there's a reason why she doesn't like the gym??? I hate having to go to gyms myself because of body image issues and feeling like i'm constantly being leered at... try talking to her about it and supporting her with any issues that she may have with going to the gym.
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Lostpoet · M
Don't stop encouraging just don't be forceful. If she feels like she's being pushed to go to the gym because you want her to it kinda sucks out all the self-motivation.
You've got to find something you love to do...I do weights classes and pilates and it keeps me coming back. Just machines and free weights can be boring for some
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
first of all gyms are creepy.....


need a better, more personal plan.
SINAI · T
You should break up with her.

 
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