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It’s so funny how we always think that the grass is greener on the other side, and most times we find out the ugly truth — that it’s not. It’s only normal to want what you can’t have and think, “What would happen if I switched jobs, dated someone else or lived somewhere else?”

The truth is that at most work places you will experience the same dramas, routines and co-worker personalities, so make sure that if you are thinking of switching positions that it’s for a valid reason. Some reasons to switch could include: the new job allows you more free time, you will make more money, or maybe just because you need a change of pace.

Whatever your reason, make sure to ask yourself, “Will the grass be greener?”

As far as dating goes, it’s easy to find the faults in a person and some of us even go through writing a pros and cons list of our mate. But try thinking to yourself, “Is this fault important?” For instance, don’t decide to ditch your current someone and start dating somebody else just because your current suitor doesn’t share the same interest in music as you, or have fashion sense, etc. Rather, think to yourself: “Could I see myself with this person for the rest of my life? Will they make a good father/mother? Do they have good morals and values?” If you think rationally about these things then your decision should be easy.

I have heard many excuses from people as to why they don’t feel compatible with someone and it truly boggles my mind. I guess I shouldn’t talk; when I was dating my hubby, so many things bothered me about him, from the way he chewed his food to him slapping my hand every time I would use hand gestures while talking. It was like an automated response to slap me five every time my hand was extended and it was so annoying. (Even thinking about it now still annoys me!) But there were many other more important traits that outweighed the small annoying ones. And I don’t notice the food chewing anymore.

In any of these circumstances it’s easy to say that the grass will be greener on the other side, but before you make yourself crazy take a look at the situation, think rationally and do your due diligence before making a decision.

Whitney’s Radar

Atlantic City has so much to offer so be prepared to hear me talk about every experience I feel is worth sharing. I went to go see Hypno-sterical at the Trump Marina recently. The show is promoted as a high energy, R-rated, outrageously adult-oriented and extremely funny comedy hypnosis show. Even though I was very intrigued to go see it, I was still a little bit skeptical about the whole hypnosis thing.

We get into the showroom and my seats were directly in front of the stage. Now I’m thinking a couple of things: “This is going to be a great show” and “Uh oh, am I going to be chosen to be on stage?” Then our table starts to fill up with a group of people from the area — who had been drinking — so I knew at the very least, the evening wouldn’t be a boring one. I am so glad that I sat at this table; two of the people we were sitting with volunteered to go up on stage and be hypnotized.

Joe Boccuti, the master hypnotist, did his thing and it worked. He had about 15 people on stage doing everything from pretending they were fish about to get eaten by a shark to showing us their sexiest dance moves. It was literally “hysterical.” I was laughing so hard I couldn’t stop. It was even more exciting because the people at my table were in disbelief, laughing so hard at their friends.

I can honestly say that this show lived up to the hype and I would definitely recommend it. The show is here until Sept. 5 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you love comedy and are looking to do something different for a date night, going out by yourself, or for a night with friends, then you will not want to miss this one. Be prepared to laugh your butt off and if you want to really have fun, bring someone who will go up on stage.

Dishing out advice on various topics to our female readers on issues related to networking, dating, employment, news, events, shopping and much more. She is the current president of the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees and owner of My Jewels by Whitney.