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Qualities of A Great Partner

1. A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD A must for a marriage partner. Lookfor someone who is spiritually sensitive and willing to follow Gods word. A spirit-filled

life is one filled with love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and

temperance. A Christian foundation is partnering with God in your relationship 24 hoursa day.

2. A HAPPY DISPOSITION - look for a happy optimistic person. Find someone who hasa sense of humor and can laugh at himself/herself for true happiness springs from a

content heart. Beware of the person who is only happy when you are around. Youre

going to get tired of being responsible for another persons happiness.

3. THOUGHTFULNESS - How does your partner treat his/her parents and yours?

Chances are youll get treated very much the same way. Does he/she see things that need

to be done and offer help? Does he/she surprise you once in awhile?

4. NOT EASILY ANGERED - Temper outburst can be the symptoms of internal

hostility. This hostility is often repressed during courtship as a person is trying hard to beon his best behaviorTake seriously any outburst you observe, and check with others

who have known this person in different situations to see if they have noticed this trait.

Be leery of the person who has not learned to express his anger in words and instead

merely harbors angry feelings in his heart. Be sure you date a person long enough toobserve how easily he or she becomes angry and how these feelings are expressed.

5. WILLING TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Its almost impossible to solve relationshipproblems by yourself. Marry someone who will be honest enough to admit being wrong,

who doesnt have a habit of blaming others.

6. PURITY - Purity is not just an old-fashioned virtueits just safer to date someone

who hasnt played around At the same time, he/she should not hold it against a person

for past sexual involvements. You cannot always judge a persons true purity by virginityalone mind purity is equally important. Is your partner pure in his thoughts and speech,

as well as behavior? What jokes does he/she tell? What movies does he/she enjoy

watching? Mind pollution can lead to disrespect of the opposite sex.

7. TRUTHFUL - Too often couple play games when they are being acquainted playing

games in a relationship is a form of dishonesty marriage isnt a game. Its a serious

lifetime commitment. Search your own feelings and share honestly during your courtship.Be You.

8. GOOD HEALTH HABITS - No one wants to marry a slob - a few do bad healthhabits are difficult to break. That is why its best to look for a person who has already

established positive health practices.

9. ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY - Here are some questions that may detect

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irresponsibilityDoes he/she see things that need to be done and do them? Does he/she

volunteer to help? Does he/she make lame excuses to get out of responsibilities? Does

he/she take her talents seriously and work to improve her skills? Think about it Just howresponsible is the person you are dating?

10. GOOD SENSE OF SELF-WORTH - Often in a dating relationship, individuals witha poor self-esteem glean a sense of value from the person they are with. They become

dependent on them to make them feel good.

11. LIKES CHILDREN - Before marriage you may discuss children, but unless youre

around a lot of children and can observe your date interacting with them in a wide variety

of situations, you really dont have any idea about how he or she may discipline your

children in the future. Seldom do both parents totally agree on how a child should beraised. Finding someone who at least likes children is an advantage.

12. ACCEPTS JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - True love is unconditional loveThe

important question to ask is, "Do I love her faults?" Only when you can truly love thetotal person, including all the points and bad habits can you accept your mate for who he

is not secretly wish you could change them.

13. WILLING TO GROW - Good marriage partners grow together. They encourage each

other to maximize their knowledge, skills and potential make sure the person you date

seriously is the kind of person who is open to learning and will make changes need to bemade. This is in connection with number 12.

14. AFFECTIONATE - The ability to express love through words and actions is vital foran intimate love relationshiplook for tender words, acts and touches that are given

naturally and "appropriately" throughout the day, and not just in private. It is good to

express your love not in words alone but as well as in actions.