"I wish I had met you a long time ago."
Honestly, I genuinely don’t. Not to be rude or anything, but the person you’re talking to right now is definitely not the same person I was a long time ago, because I’ve learned and grown so much until now.
It took time, effort, and staying true to my values to become who I am today. So I think we met at just the right time. And just so you know: I’m still learning.