When it comes to the searching for true love and finding the right person to marry, a man’s wish list of the qualities and characteristics he desires in a woman can be quite extensive. After all, it’s a big commitment to tie the knot and you want to be sure that you are ready for the long haul. With that in mind, here is a list of the top 20 qualities that a man should look for in a woman before getting married:
1. Compatibility – Having an easy rapport and shared goals and interests.
2. Affection – Feeling an intense attraction to the other person and having chemistry.
3. Communication – Being able to express yourself openly and feeling heard and respected by your partner. This is most important to see how your partner expresses. Is she expressing in respectful manners or not.
4. Trust – Knowing that your partner is reliable and loyal. This is tasted when you pretend to have no cash in your pocket and see her reactions.
5. Respect – Appreciating one another’s individual thoughts and feelings. It is about valuing each other's ideas when it comes to planning your dreams
6. Adventure – Seeking to try new things and having fun together.
7. Self-reliance – Both individuals having the ability to stand on their own two feet and to solve problems without relying on each other.
8. Self-awareness – Being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses and being honest about them.
9. Kindness – Being empathetic, generous and supportive to your partner. Is she happy with people from both man's and woman's sides or she is selective?
10. Support – Providing the necessary support during difficult times. Is my partner able to stand with me during my dark days or she goes out to better men? This will help you to make a best decision in life before marriage.
11. Passion – Being passionate about each other, your dreams, and your life together. Is she willing to participate in executing your dreams or she is a destroyer?
12. Independence – Both parties having an independent life with their own interests and hobbies.
13. Maturity – Having an understanding that life is not all about having fun, but involves hard work and sacrifices.
14. Intelligence – The ability to understand one another, learn from mistakes and keep growing.
15. Loyalty – The promise to always be devoted to each other, no matter what life throws at you.
16. Humor – The ability to laugh and joke together, even in difficult situations.
17. Commitment – The intention of sticking it out, even when the going gets tough.
18. Balance – Keeping both lives in balance and understanding each other’s individual needs and goals.
19. Spirituality – Being spiritual and having faith in one another, which binds them even stronger.
20. Love – Having a true and deep love for one another that lasts throughout the years.
No matter what type of relationship you are in, it is always important to be on the same page as your partner and to be able to understand what it is that makes the relationship special and worth the commitment. Finding someone that has the above qualities will make for a strong, healthy and meaningful relationship, which can then ultimately lead to marriage.