[Grammar] I had wanted

[gurpreetgill4u]

I had wanted to become a teacher.
or
I wanted to become a teacher.

Which one is grammatically correct?

As far as I know we use past perfect for unrealized dreams.

Thanks for help.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Without further context, I would accept both of them.

 

[gurpreetgill4u]

If you have given up on the dream of becoming a teacher then how would you describe it?

 

[Tdol]

I used to want to be a teacher.