Squishy, have you considered that Jason might just be saying that to use it as a weapon against you? Just a way to make you feel bad and belittle you?

Be angry at him, don't feel guilty for making the best decision for Chancie.

Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
(attributed to
Robert J. Hanlon)

People with true credibility and integrity don't need to tell other people how great they are. They also don't need to belittle other people to feel superior.
(msmith)