A man has been forced to make a tough decision between his love for his girlfriend and his passion for working out at the gym. The man, who has been with his girlfriend for 18 months, has all but moved in with her and her 4-year-old daughter. However, his girlfriend has started to object to his daily gym routine and has asked him to renegotiate his schedule. When he refused, she gave him an ultimatum. Find out what he chose and whether he was in the wrong by reading more.
New girlfriend or gym? A tough choice for fitness enthusiast.

Struggling to balance love and fitness ️

Balancing work, fitness, and love: A day in the life ❤️

Navigating fitness and relationships can be tough ❤️

Fitness over love? Man chooses gym over girlfriend and daughter ❤️

Girlfriend gives ultimatum: gym or family.

Guy chooses gym over girlfriend

Man risks losing girlfriend over gym schedule, AITA?

Gym or girlfriend? ️♂️ Man faces tough choice
One man is facing a tough decision: continue his daily gym routine or make more time for his girlfriend and her daughter. The man, who works long hours and values fitness, has been spending more time with his girlfriend and her child but is now being met with resistance when trying to maintain his workout schedule. The girlfriend is asking him to renegotiate his gym schedule to spend more time with them, but the man sees this as a hindrance to his goals.
The situation has escalated to the point where the man was forced to choose between his love for fitness and his relationship. Is it fair for the girlfriend to ask him to give up something that is important to him? Or should the man be willing to compromise and make more time for his family? Read on for reactions and advice from others.
NAH vs ESH verdict, incompatibility and poor communication skills

ESH. Compromise is key for a healthy relationship

Is the gym worth losing your girlfriend and her daughter?

NTA for sticking to routine but communication could improve

NTA prioritizes mental health and relationship boundaries over girlfriend’s demands.

Choosing between girlfriend and gym? NTA, find someone compatible.

Prioritizing self-care shouldn’t make you a bad partner

Incompatible and headed for a breakup

Debate over gym time causing strain on relationship. YTA vs. NTA
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Dating a single mother but only spending 2 hours a day? YTA.

Taking care of oneself is important for mental health

Balancing work, love and fitness is tough ♂️

Both need better communication. YTA for reacting poorly.

Prioritizing fitness: Should there be compromise in scheduling?

Relationship troubles at home, gym woes for this YTA ️

NTA for being honest, but YTA for not making time for gf and daughter.

Moving in, but moving apart.
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Couple struggles to find balance between personal hobbies and family time ♂️

Prioritizing fitness over fatherhood might not be the best choice.

Prioritizing personal health and well-being is essential.

Prioritizing gym over girlfriend? YTA according to this commenter.

Choosing the gym over the girlfriend? NTA, mental health matters

Prioritizing solo free time? NTA for wanting balance ⚖️

Harsh truth: YTA for leading her on and wasting time

Don’t let anyone control your professional habits

Relationship advice: GF vs. Gym, who stays?

Man’s gym habits cause relationship ultimatum. Commenters divided. YTA.

Commenter questions girlfriend’s schedule, sparks discussion on priorities ❤️

Commenter calls out TA in relationship ultimatum.

Commenter thinks OP is NTA but predicts breakup
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Prioritize your goals, not your girlfriend. YTA.

Chose gym over girlfriend? YTA, but now you’re free.

Partner’s gym choices lead to YTA judgement and criticism.

Prioritizing the child’s needs over gym: YTA or NAH?

Finding balance between gym and girlfriend: ESH but can work.

User suspects OP is the a**hole for not understanding girlfriend’s ultimatum

Relationship ended due to lack of communication and compromise. ♂️

Relationship dilemma: gym or girlfriend? NAH, just incompatible.

Girlfriend is being passive aggressive, causing conflict over gym routine.
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More information needed before assigning blame.

Partner’s gym routine causing strain on relationship and family time. YTA.

Commenter advises man to leave girlfriend with child.

Navigating the complexities of a blended family dynamic

Is gym really more important than spending time with girlfriend?

Relationship with gym and job over girlfriend? YTA

Commenter calls out selfish gym-goer, accuses of using girlfriend’s apartment. ️♂️

No gym, no problem! Why this man is NTA ️♂️

Finding balance is key in relationships. YTA for not trying.

Commenter calls out OP for lack of effort in relationship
