I don't see the point of going to the gym anymore

[GaYellowDawg]

13. I can sympathize

I dislike exercise, for the most part. It's because it hurts. I was a very active kid and teenager, and loved to play outside for hours on end. Then I got a little out of shape, and it wasn't as much fun because I couldn't do as well. Then I got a LOT out of shape, and it hurts.

I understand about the whole on the market thing, too. I've probably spent less time in my life in relationships than George Bush has in deep thought.

What I decided to do a couple of weeks ago was that I was going to improve the quality of my life. I want to be better at my job, and treat myself better. So I do some kind of housework every day, and look for ways to work better, and I do about a 15 minute workout. It's 4 exercises with an exercise band. It's cheap, I do it in private, and although I don't like the exercise, I do like the feeling that I've done something for myself.

No matter what the dating market does to you, you are special. You have intrinsic worth as a human being. You're worth treating yourself well, if that makes sense. I think if you can manage to look at yourself that way, you'll be happier. I'm trying it; I have quite a low self-image, but I've found that I like the idea of treating myself how I would treat someone else in my situation.

Good luck. I hope you can come back on here in the future and talk about how happy you are. Best wishes in your direction.