A good wife take her husband's wishes and wants into consideration and tries to make him happy. Same answer for the husband. He wants his wife to be happy.
I think a good wife/husband is one who gives half. A relationship should be 50/50. There shouldnt be Well hes the man and i have to be the slave stuff
I think that a good husband/wife should care and respect one another. They should be able to sit and talk to one another about anything.
If your hurting your hurting, if they are sad you are sad. You feel one anothers feelings!
They should be supportive of one another and try to do all they can to help achieve things they want. And most of all LOVE and Honor one another!
I agree half and half, it's a partnership, I also think talking and telling each other your highs and lows, goods and bads in things that happen.
Now I don't work as much as I used to it's not all 50 50 but the balance of power (?) is even.
He also has or tries to take the time to share his knowledge if that is what I want, and he listens to my view also.
Do you know how to tell if a man will be a good husband? See the way he talks,acts and treats his own mother.
I couldn't ask for a better man than the one I have right now.Our relationship has with stood a lot,ups and downs,highs and lows,arguments,and here we are 20 years later.We communicate with each other,we talk to each other not at each other.He has his hobby's and I have mine.He works and I stay home.We do things together and we do things apart.Yes a marriage should be 50/50.My dh and I spend lots of time together but then we do spend time apart,and I think that is good for a marriage,I have a world of respect for my husband and I know that I am truly loved.
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I feel a good wife takes care of her family, respects herself and her husband and stands by her husband. I also feel she needs to take some time for herself, then she can have the energy to care for those who need her.
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I always looked to the Proverbs for the definition of a good wife. I especially like the part where she is so competent with money that she can 'consider a field and buy it.' To me it says that independence is a hallmark of a healthy woman.
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What do you think makes a good wife? A good husband?
I think it all depends on the age you are when you get married. When you are young you want someone who is fun to be with and socializes with all your friends. Of course he has to be good looking and have his own place and job. After you are married and have a family want to stay home more and not run around with all your friends. He also should love children and be a good father.
A wife when she first gets married doesn't know much about cooking or taking care of a home but learns fast if she wants to please her husband and save money. Sticking to a budget is the first thing that is important for both men and women. A man and woman should be able to discuss things without getting into a big arguement. The 50/50 plan only works sometimes. Learning how to deal with situations when something happens is very important for both. Different times in your marriage responsibilities shift. Health changes alot about a man or woman. You cannot let their health problems destroy your life too. By being positive it will bring you over many hurdles in your marriage. Men become more dependent on their wives when they get older. After fifty one years of being married have seen it all. Being retired and not having to worry about working & bills helps keep a marriage secure especially on Social Security Income. _______ Sueanne
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I believe that what makes a good wife or husband is constantly changing in your marriage. My key thing would be that the spouse is able to change when required. There are so many factors in a marriage such as finances, children, family, friends, jobs, health and interests that can change at any time. A good spouse can roll with the changes and be supportive.
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