A guy I met while I was out recently texted me with a first-date idea. He wanted to go to the gym. I gave the idea about three seconds to sound cute before I pictured myself on an elliptical, trying to look approachable while deciding whether I was about to pass out.
I spent the next half hour trying to come up with a reply. Eventually I put down my phone. He still hasn’t gotten an answer, which is impressive considering how much time I spent on it.
Maybe some people hear “gym date” and picture an easy hour with somebody they’d like to get to know. I hear it and picture trying to ask where he grew up over the sound of my own breathing. Would you actually say yes to the gym for a first date?
