Ask QC: How Should I Approach The Guy At The Gym?
Hey guys,
I have this major problem, that I don't know what to do anymore. I'm 20 years old, currently a college guy and I think I'm kinda bi. The thing is I usually go to the gym as much as I can cos I wanna get fit and stuff. About 2 months ago I started to notice a hot guy, round my age who kept looking at me all the time.
At the beginning I thought "Ok, he likes the way I train," but when I looked back he would smile at me. This kept going and, it might sound odd and weird, but I started to feel something for him. I honestly didn't knew what to expect or do, mostly because it was the first time a guy looked at me.
As the days passed, he would train next to me, do some strange noises (like moaning), and show me his toned body. As I am new to all this, I asked a gay friend and he told me if he looked at me in the eyes, maybe he wanted some, and that's exactly what happens. When he's next to me, or in front, I always look at him, not too obviously, and he would stare me in the eyes for, like, 10 seconds.
One day, at college, I was eating with my friends, when suddenly I saw him sitting right in front of me. My question is, what should I do or think about all this? I'm too shy to start a conversation, but I'm desperate to talk to him and get to know him better. Maybe he's just trying to be my friend, or simply, as all the dudes at gym do, he looks at me for no reason. I`ve tried to find him at Facebook (so stalker, I know) but I really like him a lot. Does he feel something for me??
Thanks,
Anthony
Even though Anthony's new to the scene, approaching someone at the gym can be nerve-wracking even for someone with experience. How can Anthony get a vibe on his gym buddy without making a wrong move? Please feel free to share your experiences and advice in the comments section.
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Well, for me is quite obvious that he`s interested in you. I live in Brazil, and here that kind of behaviour would be a clear sign of that.
However, it is hard (specially for a shy person) to make a move and maybe blow everything out.
Since he keeps looking at you, my suggestion is that you go on and talk to him about the training, the weather or whatever, so you start approaching as friend.
He`ll probably see it as green light if he wants to do something, but if he just wanna be friends, won`t be freaked out.
Besides, with a closer relationship, you`ll probably have better signs to identify his intentions.
Well, seeing him around campus seems like the perfect excuse to start a conversation and get an idea of whats going on. Since this guy seems to be responding to you similarly, maybe saying something as simple as "Hi, I've seen you around campus a lot lately, I'm so-and-so" might be the easiest way to get a gauge on the guy. Its always good to put a name to a face, anyway.
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I'm in my 40s and pretty inexperienced in all sorts of ways, but I think your problem sounds pretty manageable. Two fit young men who may or may not like each other, whatever that entails? What does it cost to say "Hey, why don't you sit with us?" or "May I join you?" The costs are so low and the potential rewards of a relationship are so high (at least a friendship or a friendly acquaintanceship) that you'd have to be insane or in need of therapy not to make the small effort involved. If you're both at the gym and he goes to the station next to yours, why wouldn't you raise your hand and say "Hey"?
On the other hand, it's a little hard for me to see queerclick.com as an "I think I might be bi" Web site. Are you sure this isn't the beginning of a pornography story. "I guess I'd always thought I was straight, but I'd been working out at the gym when suddenly this guy I'd never seen before started to make eye contact with me...."
Okay, dude. This is it. You gotta suck it up and just say hello or introduce yourself to him. This will more than likely start a conversation. One of you has to make the first move. If he stares into your eyes for 10 seconds and gets no reaction or advance from you then he probably thinks you're not interested (which would explain why he doesn't strike up a conversation with you.)
When I was younger I never approached anyone, etc. Any interested person always approached me first, said hello, started a conversation, asked me out, etc. I just never had to ask anyone out or anything. Then eventually years passed and I realized that I needed to step up if I wanted to get to know someone I was interested in.
You might be shy and nervous, but you're just saying hello and introducing yourself. Things will happen from there (or not.) If you are rebuffed, don't worry, the experience will not scar you for life. Nor will you think about that moment on your deathbed. If he is receptive and wants to go on a date then you might wish you had said hello and introduced yourself months sooner.
Just do it !!!
Good luck
I know your situation! It's a tough one too. If he goes to your School just ask him a question next time you see him at the gym. What year are you? What's your major? Where are you from? Something normal, then if the conversation keeps up I think you'll begin to ge a feel for him and the situation. It's just breaking the ice thats the hard part. He's probably feeling the same way, and you'll never know until you try!
Good luck man!
Hope it works out fo you!
It is plain that this other guy is cruising you. BUT, what is going on in his head? He should have approached you if it wants to meet you. BUT, either he's very shy or a fruitcake. And that is why you have to be careful. If you are concerned about making a false move, keep it simple. Maybe just smile back when he looks at you: as if he was a straight guy. The rest will or will not happen when the ice is broken. It ain't easy.
I talk to guys at the gym all the time even when im not interested in them. A friendly are you using this or head nod can lead to conversation... dont be a sissy. You are "bi" after all, dont you have straight guys friends? so man up and at least talk to him.
The question is what do you want from him...? If you wanna go further and explore new things with a guy then go for it and aproach to him with a casual conversation probably regarding any issue of gym stuff or fitness, ask him for his routine in exercises ( how did he got those arms development, abs, chest , etc... ) later you´ll find out what´s all about.
When things align positively for a time and you got the feeling he is into you invite him to your house (even if you live with your parents) with the excuse to take a protein shake, and as soon he reciprocate your invitation you will know what to do at the moment...
Btw. I think you are not bi nor gay, I think you see yourself through him and the way it feels is what got your attention...I believe it´s ok to explore sexuality beyond the standars...you´re just a curious guy and that´s totally NORMAL!!!
Yo man......
Can you give me Spot !
( preferably while your are doing a chest press where his dick and balls are hanging right over your face )
or
( squats where he has to stand right behind yo. As you squat pop that azz out like biscuit dough out a canister ... just don't fart )
or
( wait till he finishes and goes into the locker room .... do something like pretending to toilet or mirror vanity check or act like you can't find your locker to locate him ...... find him ... let him see you .... then hit the shower ot steam room )
Works Like A Charm Bracelet!
Your in a difficult position. You go to school with him and see him around campus.
You need to ask yourself: If I come on to him, and if he turns me down... or worse is straight, can I handle the rejection and the possibility of seeing him around for the remaining time at school?
It sounds to me the messages are too subtle to be real. If he genuinely was interested he would make a reason up to talk with you.
You could be confusing a polite acknowledgment as flirtation. Or he could be just a flirtatious guy, not really interested in you but rather the attention.
Get a sense of who he is also, to see if you really like him. Just because you might think someone is physically appealing doesn't mean your attracted to them. You might be turned off by his personality.
You might want to struck up a friendly conversation about a mutual topic to break the ice. Since you workout in the same gym, next time he appears next to you, just ask if he is done using the machine he is at... or what his workout routine is because your looking to increase your mass. You might ask him to spot you while you lift weights too. Anything to open dialog.
But be careful some people in the Gym don't liked to be bothered by people, especially when they are focused on their workout routine. Be conscientious of this and be ready for him not to be interested in helping you.
You can learn about a persons details by striking a any conversation up and see where the stream of the conversation goes. Keep it very light and don't rush things, especially to judgment. It is very well likely that he is unavailable for many different reasons. Pay attention to those signs, and you will have your answer.
Also, if he isn't really interested in being social with you then you have an answer of whether or not he is somewhat interested in you...either in a platonic way or a romantic way.
Stand up, extend a handshake, "Hi, I'm Anthony."
1. "Nice to see you again."
2. "Are you working out today, what time?"
3. "Do you have a workout partner?"
4. "Could you show me how you blast your [arms, glutes, chest, abs or legs]"
If you insist on being too shy to start a conversation, consider yourself to have lost out on meeting him and live in torment of your own creation. If he's not interested, move on.
Just go for it and fuck him in the sauna after a hot workout Anthony. Then take him to the showers and fuck him. Then take him to the lockers and fuck him again! Whoo. I'm making myself hot. How I love the gym scene fantasy!
Thanks 4 u comments guys, really appreciate it! I'm more clear now (not too much just a bit ) I hope people continue writing me somethin'!
Easy.. if you are shy, why force yourself to be the one who open the conversation?
Obviously, the guy is into you since he's making some moves.
The best way is make it obvious by responding to those moves.
He is looking at you? looked at him back and smile.
Maybe the next time you saw him exercising, do yourself a favor and train next to him.
Or if you see him, sitting at the table eating; then, maybe ask him if it's Ok to sit next to him. I bet if both of you like each other, either one will give in and says "hey.. didn't we met before?"
Call me a manipulative bitch (lol)... but, I usually could make the other person make the first move (I'm bi, btw)..
I don't know about what other people thinking.. but, the sweetest moment in relationship, imho, is when both first trying to make a move.
But, if you decide to play the game. Don't do it too over; otherwise, u'll freak the guy. Just right amount of reacting back to his advance equals to sweet moment. Over the top equals to creepy shit.
I hope this will work.. How I wish I am in your situation..
usually, the guy i am attracted to often times are pure heterosexual :sigh:
Or too busy with their wardrobe discussion..
and, the one who like me, I don't like them back.
To me, It's easier with a woman.. (again, Bi here... :p)
yes, he's interested and like mentionned above, if you are too, you gotta let it show soon before he gives up. if you're too shy to walk up him and say "hi", one alternative is to drop him a note - maybe squeeze it into his locker or something.
I am an old guy doing this for years. Can I get a spot is the best ice breaker. Sounds like he is just as shy as you.
I know the gym backround is hot but i cant just go and fuck him or let him do it, maybe as I am new 2 all this dunno what to do exactly but time will tell...thanks again guys!
BTW Anon I didnt took it from a bi movie, its reality dude, 100% real