Work: Today, I was asked if the reason I didn't like the new male massage...

By Pixie - 15/02/2017 03:00 - United States - Mckenna

Today, I was asked if the reason I didn't like the new male massage therapist was because I was no longer the most muscular person in the spa. I'm a 5'4 woman and I don't work out. FML

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By Bubbah - 15/03/2009 04:32 - United States

Today, I was working my job checking people in at the gym. A sweaty, chubby woman came up to me complaining about how our staff seems so fit. I replied, "We like to hire people who have bodies that motivate our clients!" She gave a blank stare, then said, "So how did you get the job?" FML

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Relax!

By still sore - 12/10/2019 19:00

Today, after months of asking my massage therapist boyfriend to work on me, and him always saying he’s too tired to do so, I called my local spa to make an appointment. He then screamed at me for wasting money and for going to the competition when he could just do the job himself. I'm confused too. FML

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By Delilah - 01/03/2010 08:53 - Norway

Today, I was at the gym with my boyfriend. He is a bit feminine, but it has never really bothered me. Until I realised I was lifting heavier weights than he was. FML

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Know your place

By genderbender - 17/11/2010 01:21 - Reserved

Today, I went to the new gym I recently signed up for and started exercising in the men-filled weights room, despite being intimidated by them and the strange looks they were giving me. Workout over, I left the room and saw in front of me a door marked, "Women's weights room." Oh. FML

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Leg day

By Anonymous - 22/12/2022 07:00 - Australia - Glen Iris

Today, I walked into the gym to do legs and walked up to the leg press machine where a trainer was taking weights off. I asked him if he was about to use the machine and he gave me an odd look and said no, then walked back to his client who was in a wheelchair. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2014 03:34 - United States - Blacksburg

Today, my elderly neighbour told me why my other neighbours don't talk to me. I'm a massage/physical therapist and treat clients, mostly athletes, in my home. My neighbours saw the steady stream of young, buff guys coming to my house and concluded that I'm a gay prostitute. FML

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By insulted - 15/11/2011 17:48 - Canada

Today, I was denied membership to an all-women's gym. Why? Because "men are not permitted to join". I am and have always been female. FML

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By anonymous - 31/03/2015 16:47 - United States - Denver

Today, I was fired from job as a personal trainer. Why? Because I was working out with a friend while off-duty. Apparently, working out with a friend on a day off means I am training them under the table. FML

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Distraction

By girlie - 04/03/2009 23:45 - United States

Today, I was in the gym when I noticed three trainers who worked there staring at me. Thinking that they were checking me out, i turned the speed on the treadmill higher. Finally one of the trainers came over, and asked me to leave until I got a sports bra that actually worked. FML

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You had to ask

By Bryan - 30/09/2020 17:01 - United States

Today, I was working out with my trainer. A question popped up in my mind, so I asked if she had to deal with fat people a lot. She then responded, "I'm working with you, aren't I?" FML

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iverson17 0

Wednesday 15 February 2017 13:55

I don't understand the inconvenience of this story

OhPuhleeze 23

Wednesday 15 February 2017 14:48

They said person and not a man. If someone insinuated that I was muscular than most people in a room, I would take it as a compliment.

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Lewi4444 1

Wednesday 15 February 2017 13:20

I think that was sarcasm...

iverson17 0

Wednesday 15 February 2017 13:55

I don't understand the inconvenience of this story

OhPuhleeze 23

Wednesday 15 February 2017 14:48

They said person and not a man. If someone insinuated that I was muscular than most people in a room, I would take it as a compliment.

ElizaWy 25

Wednesday 15 February 2017 16:01

And being effortlessly strong is bad... why again?

Cali 54

Thursday 16 February 2017 11:40

Some ladies would rather be seen as dainty than butch. *shrugs*

jcash52426 5

Wednesday 15 February 2017 19:51

I think she was uncomfortable because is was a man giving a massage. I have never gotten a massage before but I always thought that is you are a man you get massaged by a man and if your a women you get massaged by a women.

TaoShaman 24

Wednesday 15 February 2017 21:26

Not necessarily. My mom gets massages and prefers a male masseuse. She prefers harsh massages so that's probably why. Also some people just prefer the opposite or the same gender. I think most places ask if you have a preference though.