He was not a mistake

I had always thought that dating him was a mistake and a waste of time. I don't think he was a mistake. He knows me so well. As he said, "don't worry, I speak Catherine". He knows just what to say and how to say it. He does not sugar coat anything. He helps me see clearly what I don't want to see at all. I wonder why I did not notice these things when I dated him. I am not saying that I would want to be with him but I do see that I learned from him and he helped me so much today. I needed someone to listen. I needed someone to pass judgment and help me recognize what I am doing wrong. What if I am never successful in the part of my life that he thinks is the most important to me. I don't think I would have even said that it was the most important part of my life but now that it has been said, I agree. He is also right to say that I do treat it like a job and am trying so hard to succeed but just keep failing. I have found success in my career choice. I think it is going to fulfill my professional life but what about the rest? When will it be my time? I thanked him today. The tears fell quietly from my eyes but I knew that everything he said is true. I am thankful he was there for me today.