Is he marriage material?
Are you sick of dating? Whether you’ve been on 400 or 4,000 dates, are you ready to find someone to build a relationship with, someone that will hopefully lead to a future and a family?
I match women with men who are kind, handsome, successful, and ambitious – they’re “marriage material” guys. If you’re searching on your own, here are some tips to help you know if he’s marriage material.
His career is on track and there’s money in the bank
Does he have a stable job that makes him happy, or is he unhappy and considering a career change? The first is a good sign. You want someone who is career-minded and ambitious.
While you can’t ask for a bank statement on the first date, financial stability is an important issue. Someone who is ready to settle down will have started to plan for the future, has money in the bank, and has no debt.
He’s dating with a purpose
You want someone who calls you regularly and consistently invites you out on dates. Look for the guy who makes it clear that he wants to get to know you. He’s the one who will introduce you to his friends, coworkers, family, and dog. You’ll know he’s marriage material because he’s bringing you into his life and there’s this feeling that something is building between the two of you.
He’s a good partner
He’s kind and he’s giving. He’s loyal and he’s a patient guy. He is not controlling or a game player. He is not a narcissist or a jealous kind of guy. There are no anger or substance/alcohol abuse issues. He’s balanced.
He’s the kind of guy who communicates and thinks therapy can be useful. He loves his mom, and he likes spending time with your family. He’s a family man. This is the guy who will be a good husband, a good dad, and a good provider.
The timing is right
Everyone has a past. Maybe he had a bad breakup, got divorced, or he’s widowed. It takes time to heal before you can move forward, and it’s usually at least two years before someone is ready to move on.
Timing is so important. Is he ready to love and cherish again? If he is still stuck in the past then the timing is off.
You’re on the same path
Your lifestyles are similar and you enjoy the same things. You both want a family and have similar ideas of what that looks like. If you’re combining families from previous marriages, you agree on having (or not having) more kids. And, you agree on what a life together would look like.
You’re happy when you’re with him
He cherishes you. He adores you. He makes you feel special, and you have a great time whenever you’re together. You can envision growing old with him. And the bottom line is that you love being with him. He’s the type of guy who is marriage material.