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I didn't read all the responses, but the thread title here seems to be misleading. 'Running out of patience' after dating for 5 years and entering your 30s is not even close to 'breaking off because guys don't make enough'.

Do the guys expect the girls to wait until they're 35 to get married? What if the guy says cya at 34? It's much easier for him to find another younger girl, then for the girl at 35 to start from scratch.

I commend the girls for making the hard decision, and breaking it off so that they can start a relationship that might lead somewhere.

My fiancee says that girls are like Christmas trees.. 20, not bad, 22, still good. 24, you're pushing it.. 26, too late :P
Of course she says it in jest, but it still has elements of truth.