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I've been trying to get married since 22/23 and turning 27 in 5 months. I've had so many talking stages I lost count. I've tried the apps, parents, the imam at the masjid, even cold approaching a girl at a Yemeni cafe lol. I understand the delay is from Allah SWT and this is qadr and I'm being patient. But a friend told me I need to get married soon because I'm reaching the age where my value is starting to decline and women around me are getting taken up. Is this true? I never really thought that until he said it, and I'm not one to suffer from FOMO. My age range is about 21-26 in the US/Canada.

I've been training for about 2.5 years and have had 4 smoker fights. I'm used to sparring and the pressure of a crowd, but a record fight is different. My coach told me about a last minute record amateur fight in 9 days, but that I'm ready. I can tell other experienced guys at the gym have been silently waiting for me to take up my first fight. I'm just nervous because it's last minute and I have no idea what the weight is gonna be like. I tend to delay things in life out of fear, but I also know I'm competent and one of the most consistent and regular fighters at the gym. I just don't want to lose and be embarassed. I also know this is my chance and I won't get another one for a while.

Thoughts?