Mike even started showing me ways to workout using resistance bands and a kettlebell. And to top things off, he played soccer and basketball.ĭuring the first couple of weeks of lockdown, we tried passing the time like a lot of folks do – Netflix, board games, and super long walks to get in cardio. But he’s obsessed with it to the point where it is annoying. To give you an idea, his hobbies include duck hunting, NASCAR racing, and non-stop ESPN. And to keep it real, I can honestly say the guy is as straight as they come.
I don’t know why their relationship collapsed but, I think it had something to do with communication issues.ĭuring the entire time we’ve lived together, Mike has never once shown an interest in men. I was able to hang on to my job for a week, but ultimately got furloughed due to lack of demand.īoth of us are single, with Mike breaking up with his girlfriend shortly after the New Year. On the very first day of the mandatory shutdown, Mike’s gym closed. He's a gym trainer and sports freak How It First Happened We’ve always gotten along well but, I can’t say we were ever close. For his part, Mike worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach. Prior to going into lockdown in March, I was employed as a sales manager in the transportation sector. We live in the Midwest and share an apartment together in a large metropolitan city. My roommate – Mike – is 24 and identifies as straight.
