English phrase from the movies

I want you to be happy.

Pronunciation: /aɪ wɑːnt ju tə bi ˈhæpi/

What does “I want you to be happy” mean?

Your happiness matters most to me. People say it when they care about someone, even if that means letting them go.

Example

Take the job in Paris. I want you to be happy.

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