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#1
Oct 20, 2014, 07:03 PM
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I am 22 year old guy finally deciding to take a swimming lesson. I went on Saturday and the class looks to have only women in it so I will be the only guy. They all look in their 30s and maybe some younger but still older than me. I called my mom and said I can't go and to cancel the lesson. She said she will if I really want to. Is this a valid concern or am I worried over nothing?
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#2
Oct 20, 2014, 07:25 PM
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fmpro, You will be so busy trying to learn to swim you will hardly notice the others in the group. Go for it!
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#3
Oct 20, 2014, 08:04 PM
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Go... you'll love swimming
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#4
Oct 20, 2014, 08:13 PM
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It's only as weird as you make it to be. Go with it, laugh at the situation ("um, is this a ladies only class?" or "Woohoo! I like my odds!
 "Swimming is an important skill, and once you get past it, you'll forget about the male female thing. We're all just humans. |
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#5
Oct 20, 2014, 11:45 PM
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it can be embarrassing since it is a swimming lesson and only females there. Especially since I will only be wearing trunks. I can't help but wonder what they will think or assume
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Oct 21, 2014, 12:17 AM
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Why would it be embarrassing? And why does it matter what they think? You are there for you to learn a skill. Focus on that because it's the only thing that matters.
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#7
Oct 21, 2014, 01:24 AM
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Do what you want to do. Don't let other people stop you from living your life.
From personal experience learned too late....live your life as much as you can while you can.
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#8
Oct 21, 2014, 04:59 AM
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Yup, just go for it. It will be fine.
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#9
Oct 21, 2014, 07:08 AM
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So you're the only guy in a swimming class with a bunch of women? ....and you're asking if you should go??? You're kidding, right??? It's your lucky day ;-)
On the other hand, I'm wondering why a 22 year old guy is relying on his mother to schedule swimming classes. There's more to this story. What's up with that ?
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#10
Oct 21, 2014, 06:37 PM
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If you're shirt shy get a rash guard. Basically a swim shirt.
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#11
Oct 22, 2014, 11:52 AM
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I thought about this and if i had the opportunity of attending a mostly male class i wouldn't go.....there's no shame in not doing something you're uncomfortable with. Can you not explain your concern to someone understanding at the help desk? There must be some mixed classes you can attend? Maybe just go really early or late so that it's most quietly anyway...
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#12
Oct 22, 2014, 04:31 PM
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"Feel the fear and do it anyway " by Susan Jeffers. Look for alternative advice , not from your Mom.
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Oct 22, 2014, 07:09 PM
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Oct 22, 2014, 07:21 PM
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Oct 22, 2014, 08:24 PM
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fmpro, Hope you decide to take the lessons. Swimming is a great skill and very good exercise!
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Oct 22, 2014, 08:44 PM
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fmpro, I agree with what someone else said, ask if they have a mixed swimming class, if they do great, if not try the one with the women, if you hate it you don't have to go back
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Oct 22, 2014, 09:44 PM
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Oct 22, 2014, 09:47 PM
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Oct 22, 2014, 09:50 PM
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Oct 22, 2014, 09:55 PM
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Bad Boy, Thank you for clarifying your opinion.
fmpro, Let us know how the lessons go. I had to learn to swim as therapy after a car accident. I had a difficult time with breathing and relaxation in the water. My very best to you!
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Oct 23, 2014, 07:05 PM
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My earlier response was intended to "poke" fmpro a little, and perhaps cause him to step back and think about the situation...maybe to provide a little stimulus to spread his wings, make his own decisions, leave the nest and live the life he was given. Sorry if that offends anybody.
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Oct 24, 2014, 12:26 AM
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Last edited by sabby; Oct 24, 2014 at 10:47 AM. Reason: administrative edit to bring within guidelines |
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