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[quote=Anonymous]I tell my daughters that they always have to be financially self-sufficient and not to be at a spouse's mercy.  Make sure you know that you can support yourself and that gives you confidence in a relationship (at least for me).  Also, expect that the spouse is actively involved in the family/kids life.  I don't know what that means if the husband travels a lot or is an MD, but the husband needs to have some sort of accountability for home/family life.  This is important because they will feel engaged in this life if they have to work for it.  Finally, your voice counts (whether at job or family) and that means your needs can be a priority as well since many women put their needs below everything else.

This is a tall order and not sure how many men would truly be a partner like this in a marriage.

OP, your thoughts whether women should de-prioritize studies and instead focus more on appearance is an interesting one.  I wonder if that path leads to dependence or independence?

Finally, what are you teaching your sons about how to engage with wives in a marriage and what to look for in a spouse?  [/quote]

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