Talk some sense into me - guidance needed

How will girls view me and my current situation? 27 years old

My ex and I (6.5 years) broke up in august of last year. Since then, I have made big changes in my life. I’ve moved out of state, entirely quit drinking, gotten in fantastic shape, etc (self improvement things). I just turned 27. I made the move so I can go back to school and become a commercial pilot. I already have a bachelors degree, I was a college athlete, and have had other work experience like my current job as an aircraft mechanic. I am an incredible busy and driven individual, and very disciplined when it comes to accomplishing my goals.

However, I worry about how girls will view me/my current situation with going back to school. Although I’m still working, flight school costs a lot of money and I will be relatively broke in the meantime (although the end result will pay off financially). Even though I am very dedicated and driven, I still compare myself to others my age who have a house, wife etc and feel as if I’m behind.

Will girls expect me to be more squared away by now? Or will they care more about the fact that i am goal oriented and going for what I want? Asking for a friend.

What else can I do in the meantime (broke during school) to stay attractive to women?

Why do you want to be with a woman right now? Sounds to me like you should focus on your professional goals and then, if you meet someone you like, take it from there.

There will be those who want to stay with you because they want to be taken care of - nothing wrong with that. There are others who will want to spend all time with you - which you won't have because you'll be busy.

Not all women are the same. We aren't cookie cutter.

I would say that you are doing just fine and shouldn't worry about what other women think of your situation. But... just remember... divorce rates for pilots are high.

Why is the Divorce Rate so High for Pilots? | AirlinePilotCentral.com

You are 27. Having a house and a wife isn’t required at 27.

Personally, I value education and career ambitions. I don’t care how old the person is, it’s never too late to go to school for additional education. In fact it’s quite normal to go to school at 27 to pursue further education or even fully switch your field. For me it would be a big plus.

As about what you could do to stay attractive to women (to high quality women): continue staying sober, stay away from drugs, alcohol and pot, continue pursuing further education and career, pursue wholesome hobbies, help others in life, give back to a community in some ways (even in simply being a decent person) and just be yourself.

A good woman will come along when time is right