Everyone thinks differently when it comes to choosing their life partner. Some people would rather live alone than with someone they don’t like.
And people have some requirements for an ideal partner. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of an ideal partner today.
01 Confidence
If your partner isn’t confident enough, constantly grappling with extreme insecurities, and constantly looking to you for comfort, it can put a lot of pressure on your relationship.
A confident person, on the other hand, will not always ask a partner for comfort, but will instead show more trust and intimacy.
02 The same worldview
Only two people who share the same worldview can have a long-term relationship. They need to share the same ideals, perspectives, and mindsets about the future.
03 Humility
If there is no humility in a marriage, a lot of grace is missing. Humility allows people to see their shortcomings and the other’s strengths. If you are humble, you will know tolerance and patience.
04 Generous
Naturally generous people are generally not self-centered. If you’re looking for a partner with whom you can share life experiences, rather than someone who wants to be the protagonist all the time, then just look for someone generous.
05 Humor
“There’s nothing more irresistible in the world than laughter and a sense of humor.” No one wants to walk the journey of life with someone who doesn’t laugh and doesn’t want to wake up every morning with a gloomy look on their partner’s face. Find a humorous person, and life will be more joyful.
06 Forgiveness
Forgiveness allows people to let go of the past and make life easier, just like cleaning out the closet and room regularly. And a lack of forgiveness means moving forward with the burden of the mind and making life heavier and heavier.
07 Honest
Having honest qualities can build a foundation of trust in a marriage. Honesty allows couples to face problems together rather than trying to cover up conflicts or crises.
08 Loyalty
Loyalty is a virtue in any risky relationship, such as on the battlefield, in business partnerships, and in marriage.
In the traditional marriage vows, there is “to be faithful to him/her forever.” If the vows become, “In good days, I choose to be faithful, in difficult days… let’s see!” Who would want to go into marriage? Therefore, loyalty is the cornerstone of marriage.
09 Responsibility
Some people believe that responsibility is an old-school quality that does not belong to this era. Such thinking is dead wrong. Responsibility is a sign of maturity.
In a marriage, there will always be times of difficulty and conflict, times when love and desire for a partner will temporarily subside, and in these difficult times, a sense of duty drives us to be kind to our partner, because duty goes beyond emotion and attraction.
A strong sense of responsibility is an emotional bulwark against change.
10 Courage
Each of us has the potential to experience heartache, frustration, anxiety, etc. At this time, the fearless will be dominated by fear. Courage won’t help you get rid of your fear, but it can help you overcome it and move on.
Of course, finding a partner is a two-way act. When we measure each other by these qualities, don’t forget to use these standards to motivate ourselves and keep improving.
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This post was previously published on medium.com.
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