How do I get my boyfriend to start working out again?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend has been active his whole life, wrestled and played football in high school and was always very cut. He works construction so his never "out of shape" and his a broad guy but he used to have a lot bigger muscles. When we started college he just got away from working out. I model so I am always in the gym. But he refuses to workout with me and he won't do it on his own. How do I get him to start working out again without being mean about it?

[TheDigitalSaint]

Are you on good terms with some of his friends? You could ask them if they are willing to attend the gym with him. You might not be an inspiration to get back to the gym, but a male friend might be able to. If you wish to talk to him about it again, let him know that you feel that both your personal health and appearance is very important to you, and his should be too. There's nothing wrong with stating that is part of the reason why you attracted to him in the first place. I would try talking to the friends first for their advice before bringing it up directly with the boyfriend first. Good luck.