Tips for going to the gym with my crush, when I’ve never been to the gym before?

[Anonymous]

I’ve got a crush on my friend’s brother. I know, I know weird whatever she’s the one who set it up. Anyway, he saw my other friend at the gym today and he asked her if I ever go to the gym with her. I don’t go to the gym period.
He was then talking to me about how I should go to the gym with him and he can show me a couple of things. Only issue is I’m a bit chubby (I’m 163cm/5’4 and 60kg) and I know nothing about the gym so I don’t want to embarrass myself. And how do I look cute cause I’m not going to wear shorts with my fat thighs. This guy is so muscly and hot, I do not match his vibe. We’re both 17

[MTC29]

There's nothing odd about you dating (or hoping to date) your friend's brother. My sister dated my friend and I'm the one who set them up. I wish it would have worked out, but that's another story.

Don't worry about the nuts and bolts of working out in the gym. He said he'd demonstrate the equipment. If you are really nervous about your thighs, when he asks which equipment you'd like to use, casually mention that you like to work on your thighs and legs. If he says you have nice legs and that there's nothing wrong with your thighs, you have your answer: he doesn't think so. If he leads you directly to the leg machine... well, he agrees that you need a bit of improvement in that region. Bring along a couple of hand towels with you to wipe away sweat. If the guy is sweaty you can gently wipe his face. It's a bit intimate, but still safe.

As far as the vibe, he may be worrying that he doesn't match yours.

I hope it works. I really wanted my friend to become my brother in law, and I'm sure that your friend would love to have you as her sister in law. Good luck

[Hikki101]

If you're trying to "look cute", set up a date. Gym is for working out. If you go for fitness, do the best you can. That is enough.

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind lots of guys prefer thicker girls so no need to worry so much