16 online users shared the characteristics they think would make an excellent “husband/wife material.”
The Ability to Talk Things Out
“If you can’t talk things out, the marriage is doomed. There will come a time when one will do something that their spouse doesn’t like. And if that’s not communicated properly, it can cause resentment and later on hatred which will cause major problems.”
Sustainable/Responsible
“Each spouse should not only be able to keep themselves afloat but also the other, just in case they need it. Sometimes things happen that might take away the ability of one spouse to do their tasks. The other should be able to help out. Be it a man cleaning the house during his wife’s pregnancy or a woman helping her husband out because he injured his back and can’t move for a while.”
Team Player
“After the vows are exchanged, the couple are now a team, they must do everything they can to ensure the team stays afloat. Marriages that fail usually do so because at least one of the two isn’t doing their part in keeping the gears running.”
Mutual Respect
“I’ve seen this in too many marriages and they’ve all ended terribly when a person disrespects their spouse, be it intentionally or not. They hurt their feelings, make them look bad in front of their social circles, and make both of the spouses look like enemies rather than friends. Whatever you do, don’t ever disrespect your spouse, especially if you have kids.”
Intimate Compatibility
“If the couple has issues with what the other wants to practice in the realm of bedroom behavior, that will cause them problems. At best, it causes frustration for one or both of them. At worst, it can lead to violence and infidelity. And we all know where those usually lead to.”
Financial Compatibility
“It’s one thing if there’s a small gap in wages or spending habits. But if the couple resides in two completely financial brackets, there might be issues. This is especially the case for expenditure, where if one has a habit of spending ungodly amounts of money, the other might feel stressed out and used for their money.”
Empathy
“My wife proved her wife material status when she slept in the hospital with me for 4 days when I broke my leg.”
“I agree with this. How a partner reacts when you’re sick, injured, weak, etc., is a big indicator for me.”
Maturity
“Being able to take care of himself or herself – pay the bills, keep a job, keep up the house. Both sides of a couple should be able to run the whole household in the other’s absence. Similar values. Willingness to compromise on the small things. Equal desire to work toward the same large things – house, kids, career – whatever.”
Independence
“This is a simple answer for people who have some years of dating experience. Basically, what makes anyone husband/wife material is independence. The person is completely happy being alone and has a stable job/career and doesn’t need to rely on anyone else.”
Trustworthy
“To me, wife material is someone who is trustworthy. Doesn’t sleep around. She’s a lady in the streets but a freak between the sheets. She’s smart with career goals and ambition.”
Maternal/Paternal
“I don’t know why anything other than personality compatibility gets taken into consideration, but I think a lot of guys want a woman who they think will be a great mom.”
Cooking Skills
“Surprising amount of answers that don’t include cooking skills. Don’t you all want to eat well for the rest of your lives? What’s the point of getting married if you can’t get fat and let yourself go?”
Mutual Religious/Political Beliefs
“It’s always best to have the same views, but not having them doesn’t necessarily cause issues as most of the matters can easily be skirted around. I’ve seen many couples that have extremely different beliefs and viewpoints, but since they respect each other and rarely bring them up, they have no issues in that department.”
Hobbies
“If you have matching hobbies, that’s great. It’s wonderful to sit down and play games, paint, sing, draw, bowl, sculpt, or whatever else you do with your spouse. However, if you don’t have any hobbies in common, that doesn’t hurt anything. As long as no one belittles the other’s hobby, there will be peace.”
Friends
“Having the same friends can be great. You both get to look forward to the next party that one of you throws. But not having the same friends can also be a good thing. Sometimes you’ll need some guy or girl time, and having your own separate friends can be nice.”
Loyal
“An absolute lack of intimate deviancy. If either side has cheated, the trust in the marriage is already marred.”
“Cheating is one thing – a huge red flag for big men and women.”
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