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And finally, “You need to prioritize the things you want in life to make them happen. If you want to get married and have a family, you need to prioritize that. You need to change the way you date; you need to be upfront and honest with new partners about your expectations. You need to seek out partners who want the same things you do. However, children and marriage aren’t what every woman wants. If you want a certain career, you need to prioritize that. Get the education you need to make that happen, switch jobs, and take risks if you have the education already but are stuck at a job where you’re not advancing. There are time limits on some things in life.
“I use to worry a lot. I felt like I was running out of time. At 28 years old, I realized what I did want: I wanted a house, I wanted a husband, and I wanted to be a mother. I stopped dating just to date. I passed on guys who seemed great but weren’t on the same five-year plan as I was. I’m now 32 and have a wonderful partner, we have a beautiful house, and we’re expecting our first son.
“I have friends who took different routes. They focused on their career. They got their master’s online after skirting by on their bachelor’s. They’re now making 100k+, they live in beautiful luxury apartments, they have their dream dog, and they’re happy.
“The first step is figuring out where you want to be in five years. Some things do have time limits. And even the things that don’t necessarily have time limits, well, wasted time is wasted time. Only you are in charge of your own happiness; it won’t just happen. You have to make it happen.”
—u/OppositeChemistry205
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/women-over-30-tips
