I (m27) have been dating my girlfriend (f24) for 2 years. Pretty early on I learned that my girlfriend had a big fear of water and didnt learn to swim. Due to almost drowning at swim lessons as a little kid. Growing up I loved swimming, it was my favorite sport In the summer. Had great memories swimming/ playing in the pool with friends. was on the swim team in high school, was a lifeguard from age 17-21. Something I still enjoy now.
Early on once I found out I offered to teach my girlfriend, she wasn’t interested in learning. Told her the offer to teach her was always on the table. Recently she asked if I would still be willing to teach her. Of course I was, told her I would be honored to and would enjoy being able to go swimming with her.
I made it clear we would take things slow and if she was ever uncomfortable or it became too much we could stop. Saturday was her 4th leasson, its been a slow process which I’m ok with. I wouldn’t want to rush her, I want to make swimming a fun experience not a scary one. But Saturday she made good improvements and was so proud of herself after. I was proud of her too. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop thr last 2 days. Today she had another swimming lesson (her 5th one) and today was a little more difficult but she’s doing great and I’m so proud of her.
Just had to brag about my girlfriend, plus I feel like sharing a sweet and positive story.,
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Learning to swim as an adult is so hard!!! We take for granted how easy it is as kids. Good for her for doing something hard and for you for supporting!