What are the characteristics you most want in a lady who you would like to be married to ??? What do you think YOUR part is, in making such a marriage happy? I am assuming you would not marry anyone outside of your faith.
2007-10-11 12:08:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
She must love God more than me
When two people love God everything fall's in place
2007-10-11 12:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by God Fire 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"I am assuming you would not marry anyone outside of your faith."
Then that would be an incorrect assumption. I'm a Christian, and my girlfriend (soon to be my fiancée) isn't. We've been together for many years. I don't demand that other people have the exact same beliefs that I do.
What do I want from my significant other? Intelligence, integrity, high self-esteem, confidence, strength, independence, and ambition. I want her to be her own woman, and have goals and drives that are independent of my own. She must be willing and able to think for herself. My part in making the marriage work is being absolutely supportive, and helping her in any way that I possibly can. I want to be there for her, and help her when she needs me (but to not be overbearing and bothering her when she doesn't need or want my assistance).
2007-10-11 19:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want someone who is willing to talk things out, regardless of how tough it might be. If a girl can't handle a long discussion every now and then, in order to sort through a problem or two, then obviously there's no point in continuing the relationship. This is coming from a 31 year old married father. I've been with my wife for eight years. The strength in our relationship revolves around our ability to forgive each other, as well as serve each other and allow broad freedoms, within reason. My wife did not grow up with a religion, but enjoys going to church with me and our daughter has been baptized.
2007-10-11 19:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Shay V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the thing I will look for the most in my future wife is charity. Then forgiveness and humbleness are two traits that I admire in people. Yes she will have to be L.D.S with a current temple recommend or at least nothing stopping her from getting one. I also do not want a woman who is jealous as that feeling seems to cause contention with in a marriage more than any thing else that I know of. ( Not that I intend to do any thing to make her jealous.) Of course physical attraction is also important but true love is blind so that is something that should take care of its self when I find her.
2007-10-11 19:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by saintrose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to realize that my service to God comes first. Drama should be cut to practically non existent, interruptions kept to a minimum, and only supportive things done if any to the furtherance of God's word.
Romance and intimacy would be a part of life, and there would be little to no yelling. She would have to be capable of carrying on with her own tasks and enjoyments, having a life that at times did not include me parting from my service to God.
She would also have to like rain and fog, as I plan to live in Oregon along the northern coast.
2007-10-11 19:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The girl I married met my three major requirements:
1. Solid in the Word of God. Was beyond the John 3:16 and "Jesus love me this I know......" stage. Knew what she believed and why, and could make a solid defense for it when asked to.
2. We let each other be each other. Though we both have our faults, she and I don't try to "mold" one into the other ones image. We let each other be the person God created us to be.
3. Huge sports fan!! (Most guys envy me for this one). She doesn't "let" me watch the game, she gets into watching the game with me! Our first date was to the Old Tiger Stadium in Detroit!
2007-10-11 19:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by rhino 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me clean that up for you.
Christian men. What are the characteristics you most want in a lady with whom you would like to marry. I am assuming that somebody outside of your faith is out of the question.
Much nicer.
I married a Christian Girl, as an Atheist, now she's atheist. I'm sure a strong Christian man can convert a lover outside of his faith as well.
2007-10-11 19:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
I would love to meet a women who loves the Bible (even the rough parts) and a women who wants to spend the rest of her life serving Jesus Christ. It's also very preferable for her to know her own spiritual gifts and where she believes she fits into the body. Someone who understand how important it is to have a family raised by their own parents and not a babysitter. A women who wants to walk deeply in spiritual fellowship. Her body isn't my number one deciding factor but you do have to like what the soul is wearing. :)
2007-10-11 19:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Michael R. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, same faith. Someone on fire for Jesus! Other traits...similar age, so we could talk about life someone who will listen but talk, and some post high school education. But mostly someone who will challenge me.
My part is to provide, protect, and love her like Jesus loved the church, putting down my life for her, if need be.
2007-10-11 21:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a married Christian man with a wonderful wife, I'd say devotion to God. With that comes a devotion to your wife/husband. It commands in God's word; wives love your husbands; and husbands love your wives as Christ loves the church and gave His life for it. Husbands should live Christlike lives and protect their wives through faith and prayer.
2007-10-11 19:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by fresh_prince_of_bel_fast 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to marry someone who was crazier for Jesus than I am. God brought us together and we have our 8th anniv. coming up in a week. I truly am the most Blessed man on the face of the Earth.
2007-10-11 19:15:03 · answer #11 · answered by A Voice 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋