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refusing to pander to DHs insecurities about this man. AIBU?

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only90 · 06/11/2024 19:36

DH is pretty insecure about my relationship with the instructor at my gym. I think he's being ridiculous but help tell me if iabu.

It's a small gym and I attend it 3 times a week and have done for nearly a year now. This particular instructor runs the classes I do.

We are friendly in the sense that we'll chat when I'm there about life, family (both married with young DC) etc.. we never speak outside of the gym apart from about gym related things I.e. he may occasionally text to ask how I'm getting on with my step count that day or whatever (as I say very small gym so the trainers are quite involved which I like as helps me keep on track).

DHs issues are

  • he doesn't see why he needs my number. He doesn't NEED it no, but no reason why not to either? Literally have never had a conversation over message that is not gym related.
  • he (gym instructor) added me on Facebook and DH thinks that is weird. I don't see any harm, I would count him loosely as a friend so why not.
  • dh thinks I dress up more for the gym then I used to. Honestly no idea where this has come from, i dress the same as I always have.

Anyway, usually it's just silly remarks but tonight it's come to a bit of a head because some people from the gym are arranging a meal in the local town over Christmas and I've been invited by the aforementioned instructor. I would like to go, DH thinks it's weird... I disagree, weird if it were just me and the guy yes obviously but there will be about 5/6 of us.

Aibu to just ignore DHs insecurities with this? I honestly don't know what to make of it. I'm not going to stop attending this gym as I really enjoy it.

Should I just go to the meal and tell DH to stop being silly.

OP posts:
EvilMorty · 06/11/2024 19:42

Weeekender · 06/11/2024 19:41

Going out for a meal with 5/6 people from the gym is weird. That's more than just gym associates.

No I think this is the most normal part of it. Esp if it’s not a council gym. Private groups and classes do this all the time.

Comedycook · 06/11/2024 19:42

ChocolateCakeOverspill · 06/11/2024 19:37

Reverse?

My first thought too

only90 · 06/11/2024 19:42

It's boot camp style in the sense that you get full access so it's not just the gym, but nutrition advice, personalised workouts, 1 on 1s if you want it and so on.

I stick with classes but due to the size of the gym I'd say on average there are only about 3 people in a class typically so we are all pretty friendly as we see each other regularly.

OP posts:
Nanny0gg · 06/11/2024 19:41

Weeekender · 06/11/2024 19:41

Going out for a meal with 5/6 people from the gym is weird. That's more than just gym associates.

Surely you can get friendly with the others that attend?

Mlanket · 06/11/2024 19:41

I think the meal thing is a bit weird tbh

Weeekender · 06/11/2024 19:41

Going out for a meal with 5/6 people from the gym is weird. That's more than just gym associates.

PrincessOfPreschool · 06/11/2024 19:41

I think I would feel insecure if roles were reversed. Even if you don't have any feelings for him yet... Maybe he does or maybe they could develop.

I wouldn't stop going to the gym but I think I would forego the meal for your husband. It's really no biggie and who wants to spend money just before Christmas.

Changeyourfuckingcar · 06/11/2024 19:39

I don’t think you should ignore your husbands concerns altogether in that I feel couples should be allowed open communication when they have concerns but equally I don’t think you should let him dictate what you do/wear etc. He is being controlling and unreasonable, he doesn’t get to tell you what you can and can’t do.

EvilMorty · 06/11/2024 19:39

Sorry, scenario 1 seems weird.

TTPDTS · 06/11/2024 19:39

Your DH is definitely being insecure - also the comment about "dressing up for the gym" is such a red flag.

EvilMorty · 06/11/2024 19:38

Has he added the entire class or just you?

Is it a proper gym like a council one or a Bootcamp type thing where he might ask you to coordinate or take over a segment for him?

in scenario 2 I can see why he’d have your number.
Scenario 2 seems a bit odd on his part.

Octavia64 · 06/11/2024 19:38

I was a member of a gym for a while. My personal trainer had my number and would check up on me the day after training to make sure I wasn't dying and also to re-arrange sessions if necessary.

I see this guy isn't your pt but is a gym class lead? Would you consider him a friend?

It does seem relatively normal for gym pts to go out together but I think they don't normally invite clients.

ChocolateCakeOverspill · 06/11/2024 19:37

Reverse?

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