It's Gotta Be Better in Phoenix

We all enjoy repeat performances:

• A good song -- the way it touches your spirit and ignites your soul. The way it makes you want to burst into song, dance, or tears.

• A favorite episode of a TV show or watching a favorite movie over and over, again.

• A solid or classic Broadway play.

• Good sex. Okay, it's not likely to be exactly the same, but it can still be equally enjoyable.

But...an ex? You know...one of those it ended with for a reason: you left them, they left you, someone did something or someone --or something with someone -- they should not have. Or a bunch of other reasons. Either way, it's over...done and done...in the past.

Yet, going back to an ex appears to be popular these days. The current dating climate seems to be making the past look attractive...from a distance. Far too many of those who return to that former flame seem to make a quick u-turn as they quickly discover they've returned to a pile of ashes, as nothing's changed; the issues that were once prevalent remain present...and often times worse. As they say, 'same script, same cast....a revival.'

What's supposed to make it better the second time around? Realize...there's a reason (and usually an awfully good reason) why it failed in the first place. The idea is to learn from the bad experiences and move FORWARD...to something better. Grow and Go! GROW from the knowledge you gain from experiences and GO forward to better things that fit the educated you.