Question

List the three most important qualities to you when choosing a long-term mate. Are you married, or do you plan to get married one day? If so, how important are or will these qualities be to the long-term success of your marriage? If you do not plan to get married one day please reflect on why you do not want to be married and how the qualities you listed will be impacted by that decision.

Answer 1

The most important qualities that I would look for when choosing a long-term mate is loyalty, integrity and a sense of humour. I am not married presently but I intend to be married someday. I believe that these qualities would be essential for the long-term success of my future marriage. Loyalty is of utmost importance when it comes to maintaining any relationship and especially marriage by offering support and encouragement under all circumstances. Because I have a strong value system, I would expect my partner to possess integrity in character so that his thinking and behaviour is guided by moral standards. Finally, a sense of humour is quintessential because it would mean that I would never get bored of him!