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Ask a million people what makes a man a good husband material, and you’ll get a million different answers. But there are a few qualities and characteristics that almost everyone wants in their future husbands, making a guy hubby material.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are those traits, you might ask? You look at the guy you’re dating and ask yourself, ‘Is he marriage material?’ or ‘Am I with the wrong person?’ What does husband material even mean?<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean to be husband material?<\/h2>\n

By definition, is someone you’d consider good enough to spend the rest of your lives together. But what makes a man good husband material? Are the qualities of a good husband learned or innate?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, some men take their relationships more seriously from the beginning. They don’t date to have fun and <\/span>jump from one relationship to the next<\/span><\/a> when things stop being fun. They <\/span>put effort into their relationship<\/span><\/a> to get through tough times and want to get married.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, some guys may like having someone in their life but don’t like the idea of getting married. They might prefer a <\/span>live-in relationship<\/span><\/a> and can happily cohabit with their partner but don’t want to get married shortly (or ever).<\/span><\/p>\n

While they sure have their reasons, and there’s nothing wrong with not wanting to get married, it might break your heart if you want to get married someday and already plan a wedding in your head.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, early into the relationship, you should keep an eye out for signs if the guy is marriage material or not. A guy who doesn’t respect you or treat you well and only shows up when convenient, no matter how physically attractive he is, isn’t hubby material.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, it depends on what you’re looking for in a guy. Your best friend’s definition of a perfect husband might not match yours.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if he is mature, stable, doesn’t <\/span>fear commitment<\/span><\/a>, and is willing to stand on the altar(or wherever you decide to get married) with you at some point, he deserves a chance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>Qualities of a Good Husband<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
20 Signs he’s husband material<\/b><\/h2>\n
What makes a good husband?<\/span><\/p>\n
Here are 20 qualities you need to look for before saying ‘I do.’<\/span><\/p>\n
1. He accepts you as who you are<\/b><\/h3>\n
We all have our shortcomings and quirks. If a guy knows yours and accepts them without judging you, he is a catch.<\/span><\/p>\n
You’ll feel comfortable in your skin when you’re with him. Because he loves and respects you for who you truly are.<\/span><\/p>\n
Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>Developing Acceptance Skills in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
2. He inspires you to be the best version of yourself <\/b><\/h3>\n
While he loves you for who you are and doesn’t want you to change, being with him makes you want to be a better ‘you’ every day.<\/span><\/p>\n
He wants you to pursue your wildest dreams, break your bad habits, and maintain the healthy lifestyle you’ve always wanted.<\/span><\/p>\n
He pushes you to go the extra mile for your own good. The way he lives his own life and treats you makes you want to <\/span>do the same for him<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>Ways to Bring Your Best Self to Your Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
3. He’s trustworthy<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Trust is the bedrock of a marriage or any relationship, for that matter. If you’re with a guy who happens to stick to his words, doesn’t lie or hide things from you, and makes you wonder if his feelings for you are honest, he is a keeper.<\/span><\/p>\n
Just as <\/span>Christiana Njoku<\/span><\/a> identified in her article ‘What Women Want from Men’:<\/span><\/p>\n
Any man that shows himself as being honest and straightforward in his dealings with others, automatically becomes more appealing and desirable to a woman. If a man is dependable, truthful, genuine, and speaks from the heart, no woman would want to stay away from such a man, because he and his words can be trusted. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
These can be signs of a good <\/span>man to marry<\/span><\/a>. With a trustworthy guy like him, you don’t have to worry about his whereabouts when he is out because you can trust him.<\/span><\/p>\n
Trust is a two-way street, and a trustworthy guy knows that he can trust you too.<\/span><\/p>\n
Also Try: <\/i><\/b>Can I Trust Him Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
To know more about if you can trust him or not, watch this video:<\/em>