Top 10 Traits Men Want In A Wife (2024)

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What men want most in their wife? ›

Throughout the 20th century a woman's dependable character has been a top priority for men, who ranked it at No. 1 as far back as 1939. Like women, men want a life partner who will be trustworthy, faithful and reliable.

Fortunately, we know empirically what some of those traits are. Multiple studies have taken a sample of long-and-happily-wed couples to determine what traits brought about their success in marriage. The two traits that stand out in the research are self-control and conscientiousness.

Loyalty and trustworthiness are the bedrock of any strong relationship. This means being reliable, keeping promises, and staying faithful. It's about creating a secure environment where both partners feel confident that their trust won't be betrayed.

Kindness, compassion, companionship, intimacy, affection, sex (lovemaking) are also important factors here.

It's not just about looks. Sure, a pretty face can grab attention, but the inside stuff is what really matters. Many guys love it when a girl is confident and honest, is kind to others, and can share a good laugh.

Confidence. Confidence is the #1 thing men find sexy in women. Men tend to find it particularly alluring when a woman knows who she is and what she brings to the table. They want a woman who has a strong sense of her own identity and worth as an individual.

Men are visual, and feel attracted to a woman who takes care of herself physically and emotionally. They love extended eye contact. Wearing dresses alone won't make a woman feminine. It's a whole other way of being comfortable in one's own skin and being allowing, warm, and inviting.

She's a good communicator and listener.

If she's always down to have a conversation, she's wifey material. She's not afraid to show her emotions or open up to you and expects the same in return. She won't put you down or make you feel small. She's always there to listen and offer advice if you ask for it.

A good wife makes her husband's needs as important as her own, but not more important than her own. A good wife is generous of spirit, but not to a fault. A good wife doesn't even have obedience in her vocabulary. A good wife draws boundaries with loving-kindness.

Heterosexual men tend to be attracted to women who have a youthful appearance and exhibit features such as a symmetrical face, full breasts, full lips, and a low waist–hip ratio.

What makes a married woman attractive? ›

As per men, married women are more well-maintained as far as physical appearance is concerned. The hormonal changes in married women also make them more attractive and appealing to men.

Be Kind and Respectful – Men can feel quite vulnerable opening up so make sure he knows you're on his side and that the questions or conversation are not about winning or finding faults. He'll learn that opening up isn't so bad when you're respectful and kind.

The experience of emotional closeness. It occurs when two people are able to be emotionally open with one another, and reveal their true feelings, thoughts, fears and desires. This can only occur when both people are able to genuinely trust one another, and feel able to take the risk of being vulnerable.

Many men believe it is important for them to protect and provide for those they love. Let him know that you believe in his talents and skills and are supportive of him. One of the ways you can both tell and show your husband that you want to understand him is by making a commitment to daily dialogue with him.

According to relationship researcher John Gottman, the magic ratio is 5 to 1. What does this mean? This means that for every one negative feeling or interaction between partners, there must be five positive feelings or interactions. Stable and happy couples share more positive feelings and actions than negative ones.

She needs stability and security.

He will provide and he will protect. He will never forget that he is the security hub of the family for both his wife and his children.

Men prefer a woman who can stay calm and relaxed. Beauty is more than make-up and a fancy haircut. Men find women more attractive when they are neat and clean. Men find women who smell nice, who have clean hair and hydrated skin more attractive than a face perfectly covered in makeup.

Pamper him with special gestures everyday, cook his favourite dish, buy him a surprise gift, slip in a love note along with his lunch box. Cooking a special dish always works! Find a different way to win his heart everyday. Most couples are romantic during the initial years of marriage.