What characteristics make a good husband?

[disney junky]

What do you think makes a good husband? What do you expect from him?

 

[Christine]

I would settle for one that could cook well and clean. If you had asked me that at age 20, those qualities would not have been on my list!

 

[shortbun]

Cooking and cleaning talents are good! Sense of humor, compassionate, good money handler-making it and responsible spending habits. Strong. Handsome. Steel grey-blue eyes and tall. Smart-could not marry a dumb man, someone else do it.

 

[SC Minnie]

A man that is willing to put his wife/children's wants and needs ahead of his own. The same can be same for a good wife/mother.

 

[Kitty 34]

good conversation and a good sense of humor

 

[pixie dust 112]

Honesty and he remembers to put the toilet seat down!

 

[NY Disney fan]

Characteristics of a good husband/good man:

- Loves God

- Loves family life more than he loves hanging out with friends

- Has no desire to view X-rated material

- Loves his parents; respects his elders

- Doesn't play video games all day

- Doesn't keep in touch with old girlfriends on myspace/facebook

I was married to a man who did the exact opposite of all these things. Never again!

 

[Magic Mom]

Compliance.


Just kidding mostly

 

[pixie dust 112]

Compliance.


Just kidding mostly

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

Compatibility and friendship. It doesn't hurt if he remembers to clean up after himself and occasionally dotes on your every whim!

 

[rabyoga]

Good sense of humor. My hubby has it-since he's been married to me. My hubby looks out for my daughter and me-always puts us first.

 

[Acklander]

The characteristics that I like are: sense of humor, easy going, and smart.
As far as expectations - I have none, therefore I'm never disappointed. The ONLY person I place expectations on is myself.

 

[Handbag Lady]

I don't expect anything.









That way, when something does happen, I'm pleasantly surprised!



Okay, I am just kidding. Someone who loves you for you and nothing else and who is there for you. It helps if you have the same ideals, but even those can be worked out. You do need someone who is on the same path as you. (In regards to sex drive, the wanting of children, the amount of time working vs. playing, etc.)

 

[MushyMushy]

Compliance.


Just kidding mostly

Can we get an AMEN?!

 

[LuvOrlando]

In my experience the most valuable characteristics in a grown man are an even disposition and a respectful attitude... all good things flow from a man like this. I was lucky enough to marry one, he's not perfect and also has many more bells and whistles. In the end, these 2 qualities are what make him a good man, a good husband and a good father.

The quality least likely present in a good husband is arrogance. Once a person decides he/she is better then others they give themselves permission to behave however they see fit, limited only by their own narcissism and predilections. Arrogance is the very opposite of even dispositioned and respectful. I was unlucky enough to be born to one of these so first hand experience says to avoid them at all costs.

I'd take a good poor man over a wealthy arrogant one any day of the week and this is as much true today as when I chose my DH at the age of 20, which was 20 years ago.

 

[lvloopingbag]

I think I will go with the "Compliance", LOL!

 

[MzDiz]

His knowledge that in whatever you do and whatever your beliefs are, that your relationship is an equal partnership.

Compliance works too.

 

[themilesfamily]

Someone who makes you laugh.
Someone who can just roll with things - even during the bad times.
Someone who is responsible about work, home, family, money.

 

[doxdogy]

Amen!!!

Can we get an AMEN?!

 

[lovesmurfs]

For me, having a strong walk with Christ was very important. I looked for a man that I respect, one that takes responsibility, and one that loves me unconditionally. Married 20 years this year, so it worked!