Know who understands how to know you

I remember university, I remember being in my first really serious relationship and  calling my father thinking I knew who I was till I had my first real argument with the opposite sex.  See I made the mistake of dating a twin who was a feminist. A feminist for fuck sake. She didn't love me, she just enjoyed commanding a relationship where she had the higher IQ. I felt less of a person than her in 80% of our relationship. 

I remember calling my father after that argument and telling him I don't know who I am anymore. He simply replied to me..... 

" If all else fails remember that you are MY son. You are not only that...... There are more people on this planet that love you as you are. No one else will think about you and your the brother the way I do. I may not always agree with you but I do love you come rain or shine."

I realise there are a lot of people who claim to know you, but value those people who know how to know you, they are priceless. Be it family OR friends.