I think it's also good to remember that it works both ways, too, wherein once you've realized that there's someone better than you, there is also someone lookin

I think it's also good to remember that it works both ways, too, wherein once you've realized that there's someone better than you, there is also someone looking at you wishing they were better. Helps to negate out the bad feelings and keep perspective that - as you correctly said - it's a journey.