Posted by alexandra_k on September 6, 2013, at 22:39:26
Is the people who like spending time in gyms...
Hanging out in the change rooms (ugh).
Or hanging out socializing on the floor (ugh).I think the communal change rooms was the main reason I didn't join the gym / play a sport earlier. I got the courage to join up when someone said trackies were okay, and when I lived close enough to change and shower at home.
Took about a year before I was persuaded of the virtues of black spandex / lycra / compression that doesn't change color when you sweat and that is nearly dry as it comes out the washer. I have to wear 2 layers because I think it goes kinda see through when you squat all the way down, and I hear sometimes people blow the *ss out of their pants and I would be mortified if that happened. I will still change in the shower or toilet stall rather than in front of the girls who are sitting around texting (or videoing) or spending half an hour on their hair.I think it is about modesty... Other people are like 'I'm okay with my body!' Good for them. I just don't see how... Sharing it with everyone is desirable. I don't get it.
Am I like... The chinese water torture person? It has been so long since I've been intimate with anyone (if I ever have been) that the lightest touch feels like being hit in the face? I can't tolerate it...
I don't see how people can get a massage from a stranger. Or... Or from someone who is not a stranger. From most people, I mean. Even things like... Getting your hair cut. I hate it. Someone else in your face doing what THEY want with part of you. Not taking 1/2 the care that you would... Dentist... I'll go, but I'm reluctant. I don't think that I'm worse about this than most... Cervical smear... Not gonna happen.
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