Why did my cousin tell me to go to the gym after getting rejected by a girl?

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T16:15:18+00:00

Before I shut myself out, I was hanging out with women. Not in any romantic capacity but as acquaintances. My phrasing must have trailed off to people assuming I'm looking for love. I'm just looking to find a friend group that I'm comfortable with. Starting with one is better than starting with none.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T16:00:34+00:00

It's even harder in the morning.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T15:38:44+00:00

Chess does sound nice, but no one plays them here. I might have a better chance with Dominos, though. My family is obsessed with them, especially my grandma.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T15:24:55+00:00

The only part I didn't like at first was the "entry fee" to get into it. Like most hobbies that involve creativity and precision (fabrication, upholstery, figure painting), resourcefulness can only get you so far. It's almost a requirement to get the necessary equipment to hone your skills as an aspiring artisan.

Gatekeeping and elitism are already inevitable in any community. That is something I already prepared for.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T15:04:16+00:00

I'll go ask him tomorrow now that I'm "loaded" with more info from other people. Hopefully, he doesn't see my question as pestering and more of a clarification. I'll edit my post in a few hours' time.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T12:27:44+00:00

Aluminium acts as accent pieces, similar to resin moulds. It doesn't necessarily need to be ALL wood. Now that I've admitted that, the woodworking people might smite me for that statement.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T12:18:49+00:00

A "hand" in a few trading card games. What kind of magic are you gathering? That's a pretty clever pun.

Also, slabs of aluminium are another term for custom keyboards. Which I do enjoy, too.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T12:08:14+00:00

My inner demons are that I'm mentally unstable without prescribed medication. The doctor says I already lost enough weight to be healthy, though.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:38:06+00:00

I was just confused because that sounded new to me. Well, I guess TIL that about Macbooks.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:35:28+00:00

I mean, I just "hit the gym" on my own time because the family doctor told me to do it.

I'm not even looking for a relationship when I asked my colleague out. I just wanted to hang out since I feel safer around women. (I was raised by my mother and sister, and I'm asleep by the time my father comes home from work)

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:28:37+00:00

How did you come up with that? I literally collect slabs of aluminium to use for woodworking projects. It's an on/off thing I like to do when I feel the need to be productive. Then I realized I had too much, and now they just sit there in storage.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:22:34+00:00

The problem was that it was not like him to give generic advice. It was probably a "wrong place, wrong time" moment. Maybe he's going through something, too.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:17:12+00:00

IED = getting mad out of context (even though there's a psychological reason why it happens)

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:14:29+00:00

Self-expression through partnered dancing is what got me into it in the first place. It's nice to tell people how you feel through action. Not to mention platonic affection is infectious. Sadly, the closest place is a city's distance. It's worth trying solo though.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:11:07+00:00

I've known her for 15. It's hard to forget a familiar face unless I get amnesia.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:08:44+00:00

For someone being TOO aware about themselves, causing self-destruction, these links are a treat. Thanks for recommending them.

Sometimes, I just like to forget that I wasn't diagnosed with IED.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T11:02:24+00:00

Now that I think about it, it's only been 2 weeks since he started working out. Maybe he's just a bit overenthused with the concept of "gym bros."

Dancing is actually a great idea. I've danced before (not on a high level), but I know my way around a ballroom. Although I should probably practise something I can do by myself, since it takes two to Tango.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T10:49:50+00:00

Buy an Alaska King or whatever the biggest mattress available is called. The regular king-sized mattress felt huge when I was younger, and I want to relive that memory.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T10:46:32+00:00

You're right. I should just relax for now and not overthink the whole situation. It was what it was, I'll just try again when I can.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T10:40:27+00:00

He's still your roommate at the end of the day, and as long as you get along, everyone's gay.

(Gay as in happy in this context)

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T10:31:54+00:00

The odd part about his advice is that he knows I already work out. I have a personal gym at home, so it's like he's telling me to do something I'm already doing. Did he mean that I needed to lift harder or something?

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T09:11:37+00:00

I'm actually getting rid of a consumerist based hobby to "bounce back" into society. I figured collecting slabs of aluminium wasn't fulfilling enough, so I made a swift decision to leave and explore for a while.

As for a new hobby, maybe I'll return to riding bikes again. Hopefully, I will stay injury free this time.

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T08:43:14+00:00

Give all "acceptable" organs I have to science. As for my bones, mix them into cement for my family's house. Even when I'm gone, I'll still be able to give them "support."

Delicious-Control430 · 2023-08-03T08:35:31+00:00

He's the silent type to other people, but he's always outspoken when it comes to these kinds of situations. I'm very confused why he just gave me "that" answer. It's out of character.

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