> "Oh yeah, I have a bunch of friends at the gym."
Their definition of "a friend" can wildly vary from yours. Especially if such relationship is cultivated only at the gym. I'd hardly call it "friendship".
on the other hand, having people you see regularly and exchange pleasantries with can change gymming from a lonely to a sociable experience.
on the other hand, having people you see regularly and exchange pleasantries with can change gymming from a lonely to a sociable experience.