Learn English – One-word or a phrase for ‘Time changes perspectives’

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There were certain things or people of whom you assumed the worst, and yet in hindsight, you look at them differently, probably realize what they had gone through, and why they acted so. So I am looking for a single word or a phrase to be equivalent to the reflection of "How time changes your perspective about certain (mostly negative) people or events"

This one is for my tough ex-boss, whom I had hated so vehemently while I worked with her. But after 4 good years, I realize, no one has actually inspired me to be my best, as much as she has.

Best Answer

I think in retrospect or in hindsight could work in given context:

reconsidering the past with the knowledge one now has.

(http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/in+hindsight)

You could say:

I hated my ex-boss so vehemently while I worked with her, but in retrospect I realize she actually inspired me to be my best.

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