OK hang on. I tripped over that sentence "Someone he quit drinking for". I read it again to see if it still stopped me. It does.

Why? Because guess what. It sounds fucked up. He quit drinking because he met a young, pretty, successful, wealthy woman? Think about that.

So he thinks he's found a gem, the love of his life, and so he stopped drinking? I wish him the best of luck with that. I wonder how long that will last, and what kind of issues it brings up between the two of them, when he struggles to stay sober. I wonder what their first fight will be about...or, will there be no fighting, because her beauty/youth/money/success will somehow prevent all of that from happening? Hm.

Not to mention the idea that your ex, inspired by something sparkly and "impressive" on the surface, is operating as if she's some sort of drug. Again, how long are you expecting that drug's effects to last?

You are a human being, imperfect, with real feelings, and with your own unique set of qualities, weaknesses, and strengths, and FUCK comparing yourself to this other woman who appears to Have It All right now. I can guarantee that YOU -- YOU -- have as much to offer. I guarantee it (cue Men's Warehouse dude saying "You're gonna like the way you look" lol).

The horrible things you're thinking about how great his life is, and how sucky yours is right now, let me tell you, you may be in pain right now, but I promise that his life ain't so great. Neither is hers. No matter how it appears, NOTHING is really as it appears. You know this. Just take care of yourself and turn your eyes away from them and towards you.