I'm happily monk mode-ing in preparation for shipping to us army basic. Run/lift/work/read dominate my thoughts. The idea of picking up women isn't even interesting in my present state.

However, I do want to make some bros. I am not currently in school and do not meet people my age on a regular basis. I work at the same gym I work out at. Every dude is middle aged and/or has kids way younger than me.

I'm not one to discriminate, but the age gap makes me draw blanks as to how I can generate conversation. I haven't seen my dad consistently in the past 6 years so the guidance of men who have seen some shit in their lives is more than welcome.

I feel absolutely ridiculous, I could pull a cougar without batting an eye, but am terrified of trying to bro it up with an older stranger.

Any tips, (open, bro-time scheduling close) would be much appreciated.

Thanks, -ClosetAmish