Why do rec swimmers split the lane?

This is really annoying to me, but why does it seem the first option for most rec swimmers is to split the lane when there are 2 swimmers. I always say we should swim circle if I am in the lane and someone else is coming in, but if I am coming in the person usually wants to split the lane. It is so unnatural to be swimming on the left side of the lane.
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  • Do you enjoy circling with someone who's primarily kicking when you are trying to do speedwork? Um, no, which is why I said we split if doing different stuff within a set. I guess if you always split it's fine but going back and forth gets me confused. Plus, our team circles 95% of the time.
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  • Do you enjoy circling with someone who's primarily kicking when you are trying to do speedwork? Um, no, which is why I said we split if doing different stuff within a set. I guess if you always split it's fine but going back and forth gets me confused. Plus, our team circles 95% of the time.
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