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By Katie Seaton, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

Original posted January 15, 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

HONOLULU- Is It Worth It? To become more than swim friends? Before jumping into a messy pool of emotions that will be difficult to climb out of, weigh the options. Yes, his chlorine-dried hair, broad back and chiseled six pack or her toned legs, eye blinding tan lines and messy buns may be reeling you in, but what are the possible consequences of making a teammate your significant other?<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 You will see them everyday.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 They will never ever complain about your schedule!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 You will ALWAYS have something to talk about.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 You can take ice baths and nap together.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Since they see you dry or makeup free on a daily basis, there is no need to \u201cget ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Forgot your goggles? Need a ride to the meet? Got knots in your shoulders? They\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 You automatically have a cheerleader at the end of your lane during every meet!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A swimmer ACTUALLY UNDERSTANDS.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Misery loves company. Your love was a few lanes over suffering through that 10 grand set too.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Swimmers are a special breed.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 You will see them everyday.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Good luck avoiding them after your first fight.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 They see you at your absolute worst- gasping for air after that hard main set, maybe even crying. Thank goodness you\u2019re wearing goggles.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Swim caps are attractive, right?<\/p>\n

\u00b7 When the team finds out and will never let you forget.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Your coach knows and sees everything.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 So\u2026 do you keep PDA away from the pool deck and pretend you are not dating at practice?<\/p>\n

\u00b7 They are there to witness the unrealistic amounts of food you consume (even ladies know it is hard to hide hunger after practice).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sometimes you need a break from the swim world.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The BREAKUP.<\/p>\n

Good luck with your dating endeavors, swimmers. Feel free too add other pros and cons in the comments below or share your personal experience with inter-team dating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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