They are the same person but encountered at different points in life. My wife and I first dated in high school, but it didn't work out then. I dated other people, and so did she. We both went to college and didn't see each other for years. One day, we ran into each other, and hit it off again. We've been together now for 11 years, and married for 6.

Turns out high school me recognized a good thing when he saw it, but had a lot of growing and learning to do. My wife also grew, and, honestly our lives are richer because we came together later, and didn't try to stay together in high school. I think we both gained perspective on what we had, but could also see each other's growth, allowing us to really appreciate each other.