At first, I thought that the guy who told you those things is a
bastard. Then you said that he is useful to you and your career in
future and suddenly, I find that you are no different from
him.
What would you rather? Career? Or the love of your dreams? Would
you forego a chance at finding a soul mate just so that you'll be
rich, influential or powerful in future? Would you want to send the
rest of your rich life regretting over what you have lost?