One goal for many people is to find an ideal partner. Someone who makes a great teammate. Here are 11 examples of traits that ensure your partner makes, or will make, a great husband.
1.A Great Husband is Honest
Many behaviors and traits require little explanation. After all, they represent an overall good person. For example, nearly everyone knows the pain or discomfort of being lied to. As such, they know the importance of honesty but experts warn dishonesty isn’t just uncomfortable. Rather, dishonesty can create insecurities and doubts and ultimately, tear away at a relationship’s foundation.
2.More than Fidelity
A great husband also knows that honesty doesn’t only apply to fidelity. He knows the importance of being honest in all aspects, from little moments to big life changing events.
3. A Great Husband is Humble
He knows his worth but understands he isn’t better than others. Instead, he treats others with kindness and respect, remaining grateful for life’s many blessings and helping others when he can.
4. A Great Husband is Financially Stable
A great husband doesn’t particularly have to provide for you or be the “breadwinner.” However, he’ll likely be able to pay his own way, and help balance the cost of kids and responsibilities like household bills.
5. A Great Husband Helps
Financial stability is essential but a great husband provides beyond monetary contributions. He helps with chores, whether you switch off or each have an agreed upon list.
6. They’re Open to Good Mental Health
For generations, men were providers, hunter/gatherers, protectors, and warriors. As a result, men have been taught to suppress their feelings, conditioned to believe they don’t need validation or it makes them less of a man to be vulnerable. Sadly, this culmination creates various mental health problems and without an open mind to healing and good mental health practices, there will likely always be an internal battle. As such, a great husband is open to addressing and treating underlying issues and incorporating good mental health practices into everyday life.
7. A Great Husband is Interested
While work can be a distraction during chaotic times or in the midst of a big project, a great husband will make time for his family in between. They may take them for outings and special trips in their down time. Alternatively, they may set aside a little time every week to spend as a family.
8. A Great Husband takes Accountability
A great husband knows that no one is perfect and everyone makes a mistake from time to time. As a result, he’s open to hearing about something he did or said that didn’t sit right with you and finding a solution, rather than deflecting the situation or making excuses for his behavior.
9. Humor is a Fine Line
According to Psychology Today, humor can be used as a weapon and cause severe damage. While it’s okay to laugh at yourself, and your partner to laugh with you, humor shouldn’t be teasing, or mocking. Nor should it be used to deflect attention from a conversation or conflict.
10. He has Healthy Family Dynamics
Daddy’s girls and mama’s boys aren’t uncommon but a great husband has healthy boundaries with his family and realistic expectations regarding his wife’s role in “mothering” him.
11. They Don’t Expect Rewards
The great husband knows that the house load should be shared and will do daily chores without expecting to be rewarded for his contributions. Rather, he’ll take pride in sharing the load. “Your girlfriend has probably done this 100 times without you noticing because it’s traditionally expected of her,” notes A Conscious Rethink. “Booked the hotel for your next vacation? Great, why shouldn’t you? You’re both on this trip together; she’s your partner, not a travel agent.”
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