So I can't call myself a main anymore

For over a year now I classified myself as a Garen main and i felt like i was a really strong Garen player. My friends thought i was god tier. I laughed at this but i knew i was at least above average in skill. My games with him beforecand after the juggernaut patch were pretty good. I was able to win lane most of the time even against heavy counters. Anyways the reason for this post is that over the last couple months because of less time available to play, ive been doing alot of ranked matches. And as everyone probably knows Garen is banned in nearly every game. I literally laugh at this every ranked match i play. Why? Because nearly every game where he is picked on the enemy team i win. I dont bother trying to get him or ban him personally because as a former main i can beat a Garen in most situations with my new roster of top/jungle champions. I dont play mid very often and my botlane skill is still inadequate but with the toplaners i take, i take because i know most toplaners struggle to beat. My personal favorite picks now are Malphite and Trundle. I've been picking them because of how they counter alot of my opponents and are great in teamfights. Where as i picked Garen because i actually enjoyed him and playing him i enjoyed every match. Now i play and ill win or ill lose, it doesnt matter but my goal is victory. Im a much more serious player than before but im an unhappy one as well.

Tl;dr: im curious about others stories related to the game and how they developed. Are you in a similar situation? Did something change about your favorite champions? Jow have you developed as a human being and player d ince you started league? I enjoy discussion and thats what this thread is about. Thanks for your time

Edit: i've been enjoying the chatter. Lets keep discussions going guys.