11 Qualities Every Man Looks For in a Wife

There is no "wife buyer's guide" in which a man can browse and pick the perfect woman — and no, online dating certainly doesn't count — but there are certain traits that every man looks for when picking his mate for life.

There will always be a degree of variance. For example, most men admire a woman who is comfortable with her sexuality, but some men may crave that trait more than others. Read on to learn what could make you "Mrs." material.

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A man looks for a wife who will be by his side to hold his hand . . . no matter what.
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A man looks for a wife who will be by his side to hold his hand . . . no matter what.

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A woman who forges ahead to reach the top of whatever dream or goal she has is the perfect Mrs., indeed.
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A woman who forges ahead to reach the top of whatever dream or goal she has is the perfect Mrs., indeed.

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Every man wants a wife he can't keep his eyes off of.
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Every man wants a wife he can't keep his eyes off of.

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Even if he's a terrible dancer, every man wants a wife who won't forget to get close and move to the music.
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Even if he's a terrible dancer, every man wants a wife who won't forget to get close and move to the music.

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Gratitude. Joy. A man wants a wife who takes time to smile and savor the little things.
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Gratitude. Joy. A man wants a wife who takes time to smile and savor the little things.

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Every man wants a wife who makes time for intimacy and shows that she still wants him, year in and year out.
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Every man wants a wife who makes time for intimacy and shows that she still wants him, year in and year out.

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If you're comfortable in your own skin, you are prime wife material. Confidence is so very sexy.
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If you're comfortable in your own skin, you are prime wife material. Confidence is so very sexy.

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No matter what type of cuisine whets his appetite, every man loves a woman who gets right to his heart (stomach).
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No matter what type of cuisine whets his appetite, every man loves a woman who gets right to his heart (stomach).

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A woman is wife material when she knows how to give a man the space he needs to still be himself.
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A woman is wife material when she knows how to give a man the space he needs to still be himself.

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If a man feels comfortable to let go and be vulnerable with her, he makes her his wife.
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If a man feels comfortable to let go and be vulnerable with her, he makes her his wife.