What attributes would your ideal wife have?

[Anonymous]

Aside from the physical and having a high libido. There was a really good post/comment some time back describing an ideal wife, and I really enjoyed reading it, but I cant seem to find it now.

[Anonymous]

Low drama and self-sufficient. I don’t really care if she is financially self-sufficient, that’s not my concern and I wouldn’t mind a full time mom. But, if there are things that are on her plate (we divide things up and she is supposed to gets the taxes together or call a plumber) she does it without bothering me. I will handle the things I’m supposed to do without bothering her. Basically, I want to be married to another grownup.

[Anonymous]

- a real, paying career
- funny
- laid back
- open minded
- general concern for her appearance, without always dieting or being controlling with food/sugar/carbs
- wants to spend time together
- a good mom, but not to the detriment of everything else

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:- a real, paying career
- funny
- laid back
- open minded
- general concern for her appearance, without always dieting or being controlling with food/sugar/carbs
- wants to spend time together
- a good mom, but not to the detriment of everything else

Sounds just like the ideal husband.

[Anonymous]

A penis

[Anonymous]

1. Someone who is happy with themselves and not dependent on others.
2. Someone who has lived on their own and had to provide for themselves (cooking, paying bills, etc).
3. Someone who's motivated, in some way, to be better. It can be a career, an interest, etc.
4. Someone who is caring and is able to view life, issues, and items from various perspectives.
5. Someone who shares similar interests to me and wants to live in a similar way.

[Anonymous]

My ex husband married for for "practical reasons" ($). We see how that turned out. I was a means to an end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Low drama and self-sufficient. I don’t really care if she is financially self-sufficient, that’s not my concern and I wouldn’t mind a full time mom. But, if there are things that are on her plate (we divide things up and she is supposed to gets the taxes together or call a plumber) she does it without bothering me. I will handle the things I’m supposed to do without bothering her. Basically, I want to be married to another grownup.

THIS x 1,000.

[Anonymous]

Should also be able to run a lawn mower without complaining, handle basic household repairs when I’m not around to do them and set a rat trap without drama. You’re not a princess. You can do it!

[Anonymous]

Low drama. Able to handle things for herself but isn't completely independent where she doesn't involve me at all. No procrastination. Into sex. Someone I can talk to about work and bounce ideas/thoughts off of. Rational. Loves travel. Someone who genuinely cares about others but knows the importance of taking care of herself too.

DW has all but one of those characteristics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should also be able to run a lawn mower without complaining, handle basic household repairs when I’m not around to do them and set a rat trap without drama. You’re not a princess. You can do it!

+1

When I was a boy, dad blew his back out, badly. He was an excellent cook and did that, the dishes, too. He re-wired lamps and got carbureted cars started when it was cold.

Mom ran the lawn mower, the chain saw and even shouldered the varmint rifle when that was necessary. She never complained.

I couldn't have a helpless woman for a wife.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should also be able to run a lawn mower without complaining, handle basic household repairs when I’m not around to do them and set a rat trap without drama. You’re not a princess. You can do it!

I can do plenty but if I am setting rat traps we had better be moving, and soon. Rat traps, that is where I draw the line brother.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. Someone who is happy with themselves and not dependent on others.
2. Someone who has lived on their own and had to provide for themselves (cooking, paying bills, etc).
3. Someone who's motivated, in some way, to be better. It can be a career, an interest, etc.
4. Someone who is caring and is able to view life, issues, and items from various perspectives.
5. Someone who shares similar interests to me and wants to live in a similar way.

This plus no drama.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:- a real, paying career
- funny
- laid back
- open minded
- general concern for her appearance, without always dieting or being controlling with food/sugar/carbs
- wants to spend time together
- a good mom, but not to the detriment of everything else

+1. Basically everything my DW currently has : )

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Low drama and self-sufficient. I don’t really care if she is financially self-sufficient, that’s not my concern and I wouldn’t mind a full time mom. But, if there are things that are on her plate (we divide things up and she is supposed to gets the taxes together or call a plumber) she does it without bothering me. I will handle the things I’m supposed to do without bothering her. Basically, I want to be married to another grownup.

Np Define "bother". Does it mean not discussing the problem? If so, than you are not ideal at all. I have no problem calling a plumber etc but, nice to talk it over with spouse!