Some people just like doing things on their own, no matter how well-meaning the offer is.

So, what would you do if a coworker wanted to team up as gym buddies to stay on track, even though you preferred working out alone? Would you give it a try to see how it goes? Or would you shut down the idea and stick to your solo routine?

In the following story, one woman finds herself in a similar situation with a coworker and stands firm on her boundaries. Here’s how it all went down.

AITA (42f) if I refuse to become the gym buddy of my coworker(38f)?

After each of my kids, I took a break from my workout schedule and picked up where I left off later. This round started back in March.

Through the years, I learned one thing about myself: I love talking about workouts, hearing about workouts, and debating workouts. But I don’t like to work out “together.” I simply enjoy solitude while working out.

My coworker was never active before, but she got hooked this year. She has a plan in place and a solid schedule.

We started talking and motivating each other, and that was great. I loved sending and receiving reminders for workouts and having someone I would have to report to if I failed to meet my schedule.

Even though the lady is understanding, she still wants no part of it.

She now wants us to join our workouts, as we are both on a Monday / Wednesday/ Friday schedule. She said it would help her stay on track. She said she wouldn’t bug me; we would just get there together and congratulate each other after the workout.

I am switching gyms anyway; she said I should join hers.

I don’t want to.

Here’s her reasoning.

She isn’t annoying or anything like that. It’s just that I like to be by myself from start to finish, get my headphones on, and mind my own business.

My coworkers called me difficult and said there is no difference if I have ANC headphones anyway.

The only problem is that I don’t like the thought of not being able to decide when I want what I want and how I want to work out—even if it’s on repeat every week.

AITA?

Wow! It’s easy to see where she’s coming from, but she may like it.

Let’s see what advice the people over at Reddit have to offer.

According to this reader, she should at least give it a try.

This person is very understanding.

Here’s a reader who feels the same way.

Yet another person who agrees that adding someone else complicates things.

The choice is hers.

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