I am 28 M and don’t know how to ride a bike or how to swim. I am so embarrassed.

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For real tho you shouldn’t be embarrassed at all. Last winter I took skiing lessons and I was the oldest one there. The kids were literally cheering me on 😂 😂 but I will say, the positivity and encouragement from them was so motivating!!!! Just make a joke out of it while you’re learning to balance!!!

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I can teach you how to ride... 😏😈

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Oh A1 nuns are freaks too 😉

I would advise to learn both skills separately.

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Real talk I didn’t learn how to ride a bike, drive, or swim until my late 20s. Family was too broke for all that.

But I could tell you how to read a NYC bus and subway map like a pro by the time I was 12.

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Don’t be! You’re young, and have plenty of time to learn!

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It’s never too late to start learning. Go for it!

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I’m the same as you! We will conquer it this year!

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Have you tried a few times? It’s mostly just trial and error until you figure it out

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I am 32 and can't swim...

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You are so freaking adorable use this to your advantage i can guarantee women will find it sweet quirky and charming if u play it off well

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I’m 23 and only learned how to ride a bike in the last year! I tried so many times when I was a kid and gave up. My wife asked to teach me and it ended up being really easy! I would say if you want to learn give it a try! I love it now and will buy my own soon!

Former lifeguard and swim instructor here and we had plenty of adults sign up for individual and group beginner classes where I worked! It’s not a big deal - nothing to be embarrassed about.

Highly recommend learning to swim - water safety is key :)

I learned how to swim at age 30. I found a local lifeguard giving private swim classes via facebook. I think the 1:1 setting helped reduce the embarrassment, and I learned how to swim. Better late than never! Opt for intimate training settings so you can learn in a more comfortable environment.

I’m 34 and I never learned how to drive a car.

I can’t ride a bike either. Everyone always says the exact same thing when they find out “I’m going to teach you how” now I won’t learn how out of spite.

Don’t be embarrassed, I’ve found it’s very common in NYC and now I’m a parent I understand why - takes $ and work to do these things, especially teaching swimming. Just learn now. You’ll catch on quickly!

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