I can’t swim and it feels very strange to me. Feel like I lack a very basic skill like biking or something. Am I the only one?

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Why don’t you take swim lessons? It bothers you that you don’t know how, it is indeed a good skill to have, it’s good exercise, could be a fun new hobby that you’ll love, could allow you to meet new people outside your normal circle. Do it!

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Seriously, take swimming lessons. It is a good skill to have.

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In high school I taught a retired man how to swim - he said it was something he put off his whole life and finally embraced the fear. It was one of the most impactful experiences I had, and he was so so so thankful. I guarantee someone at your local YMCA/fitness club would be more than happy to teach you!!

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Nice! Yep is the plan. Thanks.

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Can’t swim and can’t ride a bike either. Whatever if I die I die.

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Get your own pool and learn? It’s never too late

Lawd hammercy on these people

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You can probably figure this out within one or two swim lessons (or YouTube and some practice). Go for it!

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Yes. You’re the only person in the entire world who can’t swim.

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Honestly just do what my mom did with me:

Put a floatie vest on, and every time you come out of the pool, let out some of the air without telling yourself.

It’s a wonder what you figure out when you’re trying not to drown.

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That’s a great idea! Never heard of this before.

I can't either, never learned.

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Go to a local swim team and ask an assistant coach if they can teach you. It will feel great accomplishing that!

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Me too. And after I almost drowned in the ocean I’m even scared to try now. 😂

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Lol. I had my friends around me and we were drunk and feeling adventurous too. So 🤷🏻‍♀️

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This is fascinating to me I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t know how to swim. Is there a reason you never learned?

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I took swimming lessons in my mid twenties because I never learned how to swim

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I’ve never learned either but I HAVE to this year. I cannot continue like this, especially since I love traveling to beach countries all the time 😭

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I can swim but can’t bike 🙃
OP, you and I just need a runner and we have a full triathlon!

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Ha I can run and bike ok, could be just the two of us teaming up here... :)

I also can’t swim

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Lets trade swimming and pay.

You are just fine

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You are not alone. My husband is going to teach me how to ride a bike this summer though.

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Do they make prescription goggles for swimmers? I am gonna need one because I can't see without glasses/contacts.

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OP... I grew in Miami, learned how to swim around 10, totally forgot as an adult, almost drowned and now at 33, learned how to swim again - laps and all. Tbh, it’s nbd and I wish I started lessons again sooner. I have recommendations if you’re in nyc ❤️

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Btw I can get from point A to point B if I don’t have to stop. And I can do a few different strokes while at it too. 🤷‍♂️

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