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The Best Place for Romance Is Sweaty, Is Smelly, and Was Once Considered Forbidden
67% Informative
The most charming way I’ve ever been hit on was at the gym. I was wearing my blue-and-neon-green weightlifting shoes. I thanked him and added that they were actually men’s shoes.
He kept chatting that day . Then we dated for a couple of years .
No reasonable person could accuse you of being creepy if you make a kind, gym-related statement at a gym.
Don’t approach someone, headphones or not, until you’ve noticed them around the gym a couple of times.
Gyms can be spaces of great intimidation for people, so anything that contributes to a feeling of more familiarity and comfort is beneficial.
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54
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51
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informal
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English
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34
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likely offensive
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not hateful
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long-living
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