15 Qualities Every Woman Wants in a Husband

By Laura Lifshitz

Updated on 4/16/2019 at 1:05 PM

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There's no blueprint for the perfect husband — at least not one that I'm privy to — but there are some solid traits that most if not every woman wants in a husband. If we could build the perfect partner (or close to it!), here are 15 traits we would be sure to have in the most amazing husband, ever!

A man who treats everyone around him with kindness — from janitor to CEO, is swoon-worthy.
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A man who treats everyone around him with kindness — from janitor to CEO, is swoon-worthy.

That man who remembers the things that matter to you — and the things that make you smile or cry? He is a keeper.
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That man who remembers the things that matter to you — and the things that make you smile or cry? He is a keeper.

A man who listens. A man who hears what you have to say, even if he doesn't always agree with you.
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A man who listens. A man who hears what you have to say, even if he doesn't always agree with you.

A man who allows himself to be vulnerable. When a man shows himself to us, we are in awe.
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A man who allows himself to be vulnerable. When a man shows himself to us, we are in awe.

But don't forget, the strong man is still appreciated. When you can be there for us when we crumble, that's a man we will marry.
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But don't forget, the strong man is still appreciated. When you can be there for us when we crumble, that's a man we will marry.

Does he reach for your hand or the small of your back or waist? An affectionate but not pushy man will always get us.
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Does he reach for your hand or the small of your back or waist? An affectionate but not pushy man will always get us.

Be our cheerleader. A man who pushes us to go the extra mile is a partner for life.
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Be our cheerleader. A man who pushes us to go the extra mile is a partner for life.

A man with a sharp tongue is not marriage-worthy, but a man who selects his words carefully with us, is.
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A man with a sharp tongue is not marriage-worthy, but a man who selects his words carefully with us, is.

If he finds you gorgeous and genuinely tells you this without fluff, he might be one to snatch forever.
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If he finds you gorgeous and genuinely tells you this without fluff, he might be one to snatch forever.

Yes, we are independent women, but a man who can provide and is good with a dollar, is a mate we want to share our lives with.
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Yes, we are independent women, but a man who can provide and is good with a dollar, is a mate we want to share our lives with.

He says sorry. A man with husband potential knows when he is wrong — and says it.
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He says sorry. A man with husband potential knows when he is wrong — and says it.

And when we fail, someone who can forgive us and accept our apologies . . . a real classy man.
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And when we fail, someone who can forgive us and accept our apologies . . . a real classy man.

If he isn't possessive, his trust in you makes him one to say, "I do" to.
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If he isn't possessive, his trust in you makes him one to say, "I do" to.

He speaks out for you and stands by you, even while you are on shaky legs. That's a husband.
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He speaks out for you and stands by you, even while you are on shaky legs. That's a husband.

Independent and self-aware, we like a man who has a life of interests and a direction of his own.
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Independent and self-aware, we like a man who has a life of interests and a direction of his own.