Go Swimming Together

Learn how to make swimming a fun activity you do together. Pool, lake, or beach—water activities are naturally playful and bonding.

Why This Matters

Swimming together is naturally playful and fun. Water activities create a relaxed, playful environment. You're moving together, having fun, and creating shared experiences.

The Secret: Make It Playful

This isn't about laps or competition. It's about having fun together in the water.

How to Go Swimming Together

1. Pick a Place

Choose somewhere:

- You both enjoy

- Is safe

- You can actually swim

- Is fun

2. Make It About Fun

This isn't about:

- Speed

- Distance

- Competition

It's about:

- Having fun

- Being together

- Playing in the water

- Enjoying each other

3. Be Present

Put your phone away. Be in the water together. Actually be there.

4. Enjoy It

Relax. Have fun. Play. Enjoy being together in the water.

What Makes It Work

-It's fun:** You're enjoying it, not stressing about it

-You're together:** You're in the water together, not separately

-You're present:** You're actually there, not distracted

-You enjoy it:** It's playful, not competitive

Common Mistakes

-Making it competitive:** That's not fun, that's stressful

-Being on your phone:** Be in the water, not on your phone

-Not being together:** You're swimming together, not separately

-Making it about exercise:** It's about fun and connection

The Win

You went swimming together. You had fun in the water. You played and connected. That's a win.