Takeaway. The things a man wants in a woman he hopes to marry can be applicable to people of any gender(s). Important relationship factors like trust, compatibility, attraction, and a shared vision of the future can all indicate that marriage may be down the road.
Like women, men want a life partner who will be trustworthy, faithful and reliable. They want a wife who will stand by their side and, considering divorce rates, it's no surprise that dependability would continue to be attractive.
“A person is 'marriage material' when they're willing to work on the relationship just as much as you are,” she says. “The goal is you're both committed to that.” This is important because it relieves the pressure—on both sides—to be perfect all the time.
I surveyed 100 men about their relationships, past and present, and asked them why they won't get married. The list went something like this: finances, goals, age, the added responsibility of another person, and fear of monogamy (sex with one person for the rest of his life).
Character traits: Faithfulness, dependability, kindness (67 percent of women said they find it a turn-on), moral integrity, fatherliness (defined as patience and caring and desire to be a dad).
The truth of the matter is that there is no right or wrong length of time to wait to get engaged. Some couples wait six years before making it official, while others date for just six months—it all depends on your unique circumstances.
If your partner asks for your opinions before making a decision, then he surely sees you as his future wife. Every considerate man wants to make a woman feel important to let her know that she is as much a part of his decisions as his conscience, and that, indeed, is a huge sign.
We determined that the median engagement age in the United States is 27.2 years for women, and 28.7 years for men — a 1.5 year difference. Furthermore, the median amount of time a couple dates before the proposal is 3.3 years. But as we found, these numbers vary based on where you live.
If you are wondering if she is the one, you are probably already serious about her. Everything about her makes you smile, and she supports you through every endeavor. She is the one you tell everything to, and you can imagine a future with her. She loves every part of you, even your flaws.
