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Re:Am I a Bad Friend? by throwfish3000 on Thursday May 28, 2026 @09:04AM (#48308409)
I avoided people because I was treated badly. Once I got muscles people started laughing at my jokes and treating me well. Working out is the only thing that helped me.
Re:Am I a Bad Friend? by throw4847285 on Thursday May 28, 2026 @10:27AM (#48309422)
Just to say the obvious, but gaining muscles gave you confidence. People aren't laughing at your jokes more because you're swole. I mean, I'm sure there is some of that. But with any virtuous cycle, it's never just one thing that makes a positive change. It's a reinforcing loop.