9 Moments When Women Realize They May Have Missed the Boat

7. You have a milestone birthday.

“I panicked when I turned 25 and had never dated.” Your milestones can be 20, 25, or 30, depending on your perspective. Regardless of when that is, finding yourself without achieving a romantic goal at each milestone can make you frustrated and discouraged. If you realize that you haven’t met your ideal man at one of these milestone, it’s a good opportunity to adjust your lifestyle.