I used to like staying friends with ex-girlfriends, especially ones with whom I'm somewhat interested in getting back together, but afer last night I may have to rethink my entire outlook... unless somebody can tell me a good way to get out of having to listen to an ex play really awful guitar music and having to feign enthusiasm and compliments (all the while being on your best behavior because her mother is in town), then being forced to take an 80-minute subway ride from Brooklyn back to your apartment in uptown Manhattan... anyone?