You are not being "selfish". Everyone deserves to be happy
I agree with the former, Doc. But I take issue with the latter. Everyone deserves to pursue happiness, not necessarily catch it. And certainly not at the expense of anyone else.
Nocode,
Agreed, But we need to be careful with "the expense of others" part. If my Wife would be happy with us living as "roommates". And I am not. Then even though she will be "unhappy" (her expense). I need to cut lose to be able to pursue my happiness.. But I know this is the exceptions to the rule. I am NOT saying to have an affair to be happy at the expense of your marriage..
Later Me
And if I claim to be a wise man, well It surely means that I don't know