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?

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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!