this is as ridiculous, embarrassing, and pathetic as it sounds.
some background info: i am 17, almost 2 years on t, been lifting weights for probably close to 3 years.
im staying at my girlfriend’s house right now and my girlfriend’s little sister’s friend is coming over tomorrow. this kid is an absolute unit. close to 6’, easily 200 pounds. for comparison, i am 5’7 200 pounds. last time he was here, he challenged me to an arm wrestle and i said no in the most nonchalant way i possibly could. my girlfriend thought it was weird that i said no so idk if ill be able to get out of it if he asks again.
so what do i do if he is stronger? i feel like the obvious answer is to just pretend i let him win, but what if he’s like “cmon man actually try”? my girlfriend, her little sister, and their mom all think im so strong. i cant have my reputation ruined
this is all very silly but on a personal note i would be devastated if he was stronger. feeling weak is probably the biggest contributor to my dysphoria and the only reason i lift. my self esteem is in the toilet if you couldnt tell and it couldnt take a blow like this. the same phrase keeps going through my head, “why have i been taking t for 2 years and lifting for 3 just for some cis kid to be stronger?”
anyway thanks in advance for any advice on how to deal with this both socially and on a personal level. also feel free to let me know if this is the stupidest thing youve ever heard of someone worrying about.
EDIT: man i love this subreddit. thanks guys, i feel so supported. everyone was so much nicer than i deserve for this bullshit

i almost feel obligated to go through with the arm wrestle now just to give you guys an update. thanks again everyone.