"I love exercise. I run every day, regularly work out, and go to spin classes. It's the only way I've found to keep my mental health in check (I've struggled with severe PTSD symptoms from a childhood accident), and it's great for my physical health. I like the way I look and how strong I feel. My fiancé also likes the way I look, but he wants me to spend less time at the gym."
"He says it eats into our time together, which I would understand more if he didn't spend hours of our time together glued to his gaming console, ignoring me! He says that's not the same since we're physically in a room together. We have regular date nights, and most of my gym time takes place while he's at work (he works shifts, I work a 9-to-5) or early in the morning."
"I don't keep up my routine for the latter part of December and early January due to various family plans, and because I like taking the festive season to indulge. The last two years, he made comments about being less attracted to me when I got slightly heavier (he's naturally skinny and stays that way). I told him that less exercise means I'll gain more weight, which he doesn't like, and I'll be less happy, which I don't like."
She runs daily, regularly works out, and attends spin classes to manage severe PTSD from a childhood accident and to maintain physical health. She likes how she looks and how strong she feels. Her fiancé appreciates her appearance but wants her to spend less time at the gym, citing lost time together while he often spends hours gaming in the same room. Most gym time occurs during his shifts or early mornings. He has complained about holiday weight gain, suggested she eat less, expressed concerns about marriage and children, and accused her of keeping fit to attract other men.
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