Helps to know that others would have called, too, as it adds confidence to my desicion making abilities. But as I stated, with adjustments in my game, it will be less likely to end up in a spot like this again. For example, playing for $25 right now and just folded Q3 on the button with no open in front of me, but there were 2 limpers, so not a great option IMO.
"You can see some of my text in the SS where I'm telling him what I have before I call and got no reaction, as per usual. BEFORE that, I said "You know, I will rarely call with a flush draw on a paired board, especially the flop" and what I didn't have time to say is ESPECIALLY when an ace is involved."
Did you expect him to respond? You seem too concerned about what other people will think of you if you call. Just play your game and don't worry about what others think.