I got so excited in February because I met a neighbor who was willing to walk with me early every morning. Most people are not willing to get up at 5:20am, but it worked for me. So, needless to say, I was thrilled. I loved walking with her for about the first month. Now I've realized that she's simply not someone I'd choose to hang out with, but here I'm spending almost 5 hours a week with her! I won't go into details about why she bugs me, but we just don't jive at all. This week, she's only able to walk one day but still wants to try to fit in some afternoon/evening walks. I've got a busy week so it's been easy to say no. Also, my husband will walk with me a couple days a week, so I can start tapering off with her. I guess I'm just venting! I know I need to taper off. It makes me mad that I dove right in without getting to know her better. It reminds me of dating...if you don't have a lot in common with someone or they bug you, you move on! In this case it's a little tougher. Ugh. Your thoughts are welcomed. :-)

Sorry about your walking partner. I know how hard it is to find a partner. I am still looking. I really need someone wants to walk. When I walk with the kids, they get board easily. When I walk with my mother, she has to stop all the time, to read signs, go to the bathroom, etc. I just want to walk. I used to have a treadmill, but I broke so I don't use that anymore. I also need someone who will make me go when I don't want to.

It does sound like you are walking less together so that is a good thing. Maybe that will dwindle down to not walking anymore. Walking with your husband sounds great. I love walking with my husband, but he is always busy that I can never count on him on certain days or times.

Good luck with your walking. You are welcome to come and vent here as much as you want.

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Kellie

I haven't been on here in ages, so I hope you don't mind me jumping in. My really good friend down the street likes to walk (or run) with me and she is the first person that I've walked with who likes to walk with our Ipods on. I love it!!! We finish our workout faster and we don't talk much. Maybe you could petition for music to change things up and then maybe she wouldn't bug you so much.

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