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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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Today, I was swimming at my rec pool with one person per lane. I was kicking with my monofin. A mother came in with her blind daughter and wanted her to share my lane. She looked utterly bewildered when I explained this was not a good idea ... Fort- see above post for the answer.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Today, I was swimming at my rec pool with one person per lane. I was kicking with my monofin. A mother came in with her blind daughter and wanted her to share my lane. She looked utterly bewildered when I explained this was not a good idea ... Fort- see above post for the answer.
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