I have now been a member here for 7 months, and in the 7 months I've been here (going twice a day throughout the week), I've definitely formed friendships with some of the other regulars who come in the mornings when I do. I've been to a few other gyms since then with friends who just wanted a workout partner for the morning & they just don't feel like home tbh.
Chris is still my personal trainer, personal trainers usually get a bad rep but this guy has never hesitated to answer any questions I may have. He's easy to communicate with and you can see he clearly has a passion for what he does for a living.
I would definitely check the gym out for yourself if you're skeptical about the other not-so-great reviews.