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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Strict-Warning-7822 on 2025-10-22 03:32:12+00:00.
This happened yesterday and I might need to transfer gyms.
I’ve been seeing this girl at my gym for months. We’ve talked a few times, she’s funny, down-to-earth, and way out of my league. Yesterday, I was on the treadmill when she walked past and waved. I tried to wave back but forgot I was still moving at a sprint. I almost faceplanted, caught myself, and everyone laughed.
She came over after and said, “You good?” and I, in a rush of adrenaline and embarrassment, blurted out “Yeah, I love you.”
Not joking. Not “I like you.” Not “I’m fine.” My dumb brain went straight to full emotional commitment.
She blinked, said “Wow, that escalated fast,” and walked off laughing. I had to stay another 30 minutes just to make it seem like I wasn’t fleeing the scene.
I’m considering moving cities at this point.
TL;DR: Tried to play it cool in front of my gym crush, almost fell on the treadmill, and accidentally confessed my love instead of saying I’m fine.