You know you’re better off, right?
You get that his choice
was unwise for him
but the best case for you.
He unshackled you
from a life that would have been
by all estimates
disappointing, at best.
He wasn’t worthy of you
is what I’m saying.
He didn’t have much to offer
or at least not enough.
He wasn’t what you deserve.

You don’t get it yet.
I understand.
You feel down
because you liked him.
Maybe you were even tricked
into falling in love
but it was a mistake.
Trust me.
You could do better.
You will do better
even if you end up home
alone with your crippled cats
and important job.

I don’t think
that will be your fate, mind.
You’re due for better things.
Someone’s bound to see it
eventually.
But it’s not just that he didn’t see it
that proves you’re better off now.
That guy was a dud.
You’ll see soon
that you dodged a bullet
and then you’ll be happier
than he could ever have made you.