I didnt go all-in, although i was pretty close. My bet was the same size as the pot. The player who I bet out of the pot later said "nice bet, I had an ace."

Any slower on this big of a pot and it would have been a disaster. Im always happy taking down a big pot right away anyways. Especially with only a pair in the hole.

So thats my reasoning. Although I do understand what you guys are saying completely.