Could you date a gymnast, knowing that a large amount of their time will be dedicated to the sport instead of you?

[MyaMermaid]

Been thinking about this for a while as this was a reason that came up for my friend having issues with her relationship and wanted to get your opinion :)

[ChrisMaster69]

Yeah I could.
my ex girlfriend as well as working a lot, also was heavily into kickboxing and was at competition level, and also taught at a club.

This basically meant our times together were more personal and we got a lot out of them, there were not many nights of sitting watching the tv…

when she was working up to a comp, I would not see a huge amount of her, also I was (pre Covid) travelling abroad with work, so we were used to it.

The hardest parts were when she was injured and dealing with her frustration of not being allowed to train or anything strenuous.

A lot of it is sitting down with your partner and working out a schedule that does include them, such as say training Thursday and movie after it, Sunday is early morning training and have a Spa day once a month or similar.

I spent a lot of my 20’s overseas and social life was very fractured, these things can work but takes understanding on both sides and a lot of work to make sure schedules of training, competitions etc all fit together.

[MyaMermaid]

Wow that’s awesome! What an interesting way to put it and see it! If you have time for each other even if it’s the smallest amount and you can work together on your goals then it’s all good :)

[ChrisMaster69]

@MyaMermaid yeah well we all have to make sacrifices.

Schedules do work as well, you do need to adjust obviously when various Comps are on.

People should learn to over come things rather than just give in.

[MyaMermaid]

Exactly! But it’s even better if you’re doing it together with someone :)

[ChrisMaster69]

@MyaMermaid yep exactly, admittedly most things are better if you are doing it together with someone 🙄

[MyaMermaid]

Of course :)

[ChrisMaster69]

Thanks for MHG

[Anonymous]

I don’t really think that competitive athletes date normal people. Do gymnasts really want a guy with a Dad bod? I assume most gymnasts are attracted to very fit guys with nice abs and muscles. To be honest I’d rather travel or read a good book than work on my handstand or iron cross.

I think gymnastics is a really great sport and I enjoy watching it, plus a lot of the women are very attractive, but it seems sort of pointless to imagine a relationship with people who wouldn’t be attracted to a guy like me to begin with.

[MyaMermaid]

In all honesty! Those people you just described are completely different from people we really want.. I’d personally prefer someone different from me, so there’s change and always something new, if that’s your worry then you don’t need to, plenty of girls would rather date someone the exact opposite you described :)

[Opinion Owner]

Really? I just assume that if you have washboard abs and live in the gym training competitively you’d want someone also somewhat like that.

[MyaMermaid]

No not at all, I’d prefer to be with someone who’s opposite to me, someone who’s similar to me id personally find it so boring, opposites attract for a reason :)

[Agape93]

Sure. Before my girl moved in, we only saw each other a few days a month

[MyaMermaid]

Oh really? I guess that kinda makes sense! You’re still a thing even tho you have a time apart it doesn’t change your relationship with said person! :)

[Agape93]

Exactly. Long as you're safe, healthy and loyal, take your time.

[MyaMermaid]

Thank you for your response :)

[ohshee]

The cool things about a relationship is when you can see dedication when you can see hard work when you can see goals that your partner is trying to succeed in being a part of that and being there for your partner is a beautiful thing about a relationship and I believe if you're going to be in that relationship you have to give that person 100% for her to succeed how to make that relationship the best relationship you have to give that to that person and you have to be there for that person in that Manor if they understand that it's only a moment in time and if that person means something to you you give that person that moment because after it's over there will be a bigger better Bond

[Fireguy17]

Yes, as they get older they will no longer to be able to be as active in the sport.
It's just nature.
They may turn to coaching to stay in the sport.

[MyaMermaid]

That is very true and a good point tbh! :)

[ChiTown33]

It's not the quantity it's the quality. As long as she makes me feel loved in the short amount of time we're together it's not a problem. And when you love someone you support their passions.

[MyaMermaid]

Exactly!! If it’s both reciprocal then no time apart should change that :)

[DavidRaul]

Yes i would definitely date an ambitious women. I am ambitious too, so i would definitely date someone sharing the same goals

[MyaMermaid]

That’s a really interesting way to put it :)

[Wise4myage]

Sure, as long as she is willing to make time for me, otherwise why bother?

[MyaMermaid]

Pretty good way to see it tbh! :o

[Wise4myage]

Thanks.

[genericname85]

well if there's "enough" time for me, that's cool.

[MyaMermaid]

Indeed! A relationship consists of two people! If one person isn’t happy then there’s no point :)

[genericname85]

obviously. and also i don't need my girlfriend to be around 24/7 xD i like doing my own thing. she can do hers.

[MyaMermaid]

Exactly!! People need a break from each other sometimes :)

[genericname85]

plus: if she's a gymnast, that means she's fit. that means she's probably attractive AND has a higher sex drive than average women xD so i only see upsides here :D

[In_Trance]

It's not for everyone, that's for sure

[MyaMermaid]

Oh the distance, yeah I can see why :)