dive buddies disappearing
Everyone needs a dive buddy, but these days it is hard to find them. This is sinful/blasphemy to say in the dive community, but if you really want to last more than a year in the sport, learn to dive alone. Use a small pony tank for redundancy and to relieve the anxiety and stay shallow while rewiring your brain to accept the idea of breathing underwater. Learn to trust and rely on yourself. It will make you a much better dive buddy when you hook up with others later. Also, take all the courses you can afford.
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