Personality type of question. Verbal self defense.

[Gregorian]

I've been trying desparately over the last fifteen years to buy a nice piece of land. When I started, one could get what I"m looking for, for about the amount of money I have now. But over the years, I watched as the inventory of this type of land decreased, while the prices skyrocketed. Of course, I benefited as well, as I went from place to place. But money was never my goal. My criteria for land is very narrow. So I'm not happy to just be anywhere. That being said, I have become very saddened over the prospect that I will never be able to live in that place I wanted, unless I become wealthy. Recently I contacted a realtor about a piece of land he was listing.
He is an extremely "positive" guy. Actually, I think he just doesn't know what I know. I probably know the market better than he does. I said how I felt I would never be able to find that property. It's just reality. He called me a pessimist. I'm so hurt from the disappointment of years of yearning for a home that was just so close, but so impossible. I said that I am a realist. I know what the market is.
My question is- how does one protect or defend themselves from the pain of something like this? I mean from someone who is insensitive enough to say what he said? I'm having a hard time just swallowing it, especially after all of these years of frustration. I'm a realist, not a pessimist. It's just as real as expecting Bush to do something good. I can swallow this, just like I've swallowed everything else in my life. But I'm fifty, and I'm tired of taking shit. I'd love to know what others would do in this situation.
Thanks.

Edit- Ok, maybe I'm just being a dummy. Maybe my skin isn't thick enough. I'm willing to accept that. I am willing to accept the truth. Even if it's that this kind of post is too stupid for this kind of forum.

[elehhhhna]

1. Keep shopping for that land, honey

Maybe adjust your narrow requirements just a little? A small slice of heaven is still better than a wall-sized poster.

[Gregorian]

3. Thanks. I have started to take that tack.

Actually, I've been forced to.

[Political_Junkie]

2. You said yourself this guys in it for the money,

take everything he says with a grain of salt, he's just looking to make a deal.

[Gregorian]

4. I feel the same way about this as I do about bush.

It's still the same pain. I am tired of just ignoring people. I feel it's time for me to stand up. I say this because he made the comment yesterday, and today I still feel badly. I've spent my life carrying these "dumps" around with me. Even though he's a dick, I still feel the pain. I know what you mean. Just like a friend used to say- be a duck, and let the water roll right over you.
I've never asked anyone for advice before. I guess at this point in life, I'm ready to start trying to defend myself. If I had more of a brain, I'd be all over him. Not mean, not vindictive, just smart, and ready to counter. It's no different than politics, the way I see it. I'll just go listen to a little Iggy Pop at full volume. That'll help. :)