They’re not talking about approaching women at the gym.
They’re talking about observing women that are over 55 and in shape. Because they exist. Despite popular belief.
I’m not single
or 55
but if I were single at any age, I would never approach a woman at a gym. Idk. Feels only a small step better than approaching them at work. “Captive audience” type shit, it would feel gross to me.
velma@sh.itjust.works 23 hours ago
7101334@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
In fact, you’re more likely to meet people who are both old and in shape at the gym because…
velma@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
I mean, more power to you. I’m mostly just saying “Women over 55 who are fit exist, you can find them at gyms all over the country.” I’m not suggesting you need to hit on any of them.
The other user said it to you, too.
velma@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
Meeting people doesn’t mean you’re approaching them to flirt.
The argument is whether fit women over 55+ exist. They do.
7101334@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
It’s not necessarily even about your intention, it’s about leaving people alone when they probably want to be left alone.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
I mean, more power to you. I’m mostly just saying “Women over 55 who are fit exist, you can find them at gyms all over the country.” I’m not suggesting you need to hit on any of them.
That said, I can say from personal experience that people flirting with each other at the gym is incredibly common. I’ve flirted. I’ve been flirted. I even dated a Pilates instructor that I met there.
Lot of flirting happens in offices, too.
You meet people where you both are. But there’s a tactful way to approach people and a crass way. Don’t go running up to grab someone by the pussy. But smiles and small talk don’t hold anyone hostage.
7101334@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Almost no one wants “smiles and small talk” at their job. It’s not just about what I want lol. But that’s why I’m not single.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
I’ve had very different experiences.