It's really up to you, based on subjective factors that only affect you. Some people want a big display, full keyboard, others do not. Some want the smallest for factor [me] some could care less. Only you can decide what features and functions are important to you.
There's millions of people who own the Pearl, there's millions who own other phones. Each has reasons important to him or her as to why they are using their particular phone.
In the end, only you can make the decision and it seems you have made it. It was a good decision to you at the time, so stick with it regardless of what others say. If you are looking for comfort and positive reinforcement that you made a good decision, I don't know that the Pearl forum is a good place to seek it.
From my rumor bag: I thought the rumored Pearl 2 is going to have WiFi.
Sidenote: I thought the Curve was not all that well received on the market. So not too sure if there will be anyone in the Pearl forum saying the Curve is a good choice over the Pearl.
Bonus Tip: Don't ask this type of question in regards to whether you should continue a relationship with someone.