Well, let's see...I have a BFA (CumLaude U of Mich) plus Teaching credentials (University of MI),(Magna Cum Laude) MA EdL, Saginaw Vallely State U, and currently finishing my Ed. Specialist at Wayne State University(Magna Cum Laude), and considering my PhD in Visual Fine Arts Education. Teacher of the year for my district 2007. In addition, I sell quite a few pieces of my art in galleries in my state. I can not spell that well, but I love my job AND am about the best "artist" in most of my classes. Even through today....
My H still had a MLC and EA. She is an engineer, but basically had the personality of a bimbo! (she really needed to put her boods back into her shirt, she did)... So how you going to win?
#1. Just because someone is in college, does not mean they are a superior person. #2. Your H affair IS NOT ABOUT YOU. Not about who you are- Don't compare yourself it is like apples to yams-- not to be compared.
You certainly have qualities that I admire, and I am sure that many, many others admire you to. Keep your chin up and your internet off.