Nigerian Men Share How They Know A Woman Is “Wife Material”

“Wife Material” is a common title thrown around by men, when they speak of a woman they revere deeply.

On that note, we sought answers from 11 Nigerian men on what it means to call a woman “wife material”, as well as the qualities she needs to possess to make her worthy of the title.

Ope, 32

A loyal girl and be your ride or die. Men are soldiers, after coming back from the wars of life all we need is peace from the Chaos and noise. So Peace comes first.
A woman who can read your silence and know how many words are in it. Leave the chores I don’t care. Just be there for me.

Damian, 25

She doesn’t need to know how to cook I will teach her. She doesn’t need to be rich, I will be there for her. She doesn’t need to be the finest if she has a beautiful heart.
1 don’t need you to bring anything to the table, just dey give me peace of mind and be ready to be a great partner, cause we got an enormous empire to build.

Tolani, 29

1. Compatibility: Shared values, goals, and interests can be indicators of compatibility.
2. Trustworthiness: Honesty, loyalty, and reliability are crucial traits in a life partner.
3. Communication: Effective communication and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively are essential for a healthy relationship.
4. Emotional maturity: The ability to handle challenges, express emotions, and support a partner emotionally.
5. Respect: Mutual respect for boundaries, beliefs, and autonomy is vital.
6. Kindness and empathy: A caring and understanding nature can enhance the quality of a relationship.
7. Financial responsibility: A sense of financial security and responsibility can contribute to a stable future together.
8. Shared responsibilities: Willingness to share household and family responsibilities.
9. Independence: The ability to maintain personal interests and friendships outside the relationship.
10. Long-term commitment: A desire and willingness to work through challenges and build a life together.

Ade, 26

Any woman is a wife material once she loves you genuinely. Na loves to regulate her character. If you kill the love, you are on your own.

Tunji, 30

If she doesn’t post her private life on social media if she doesn’t dress naked or half-naked on social media… If she has respect and she’s making money on her own, marry her.

Tobi, 35

Advice me to spend wise and invest, know how to cook, respect myself and my family, and be a good planner

Folorunsho, 40

The ability to handle setbacks in life
Caring for herself physically
A kind personality
Being able to love you for you Someone who is goal-oriented
She gets along with your family
Values in common with you
Financial management skills
A positive outlook
A willingness to confront you when you’re wrong

Saheed, 28

Peaceful, Appreciative, Loving, Kind, Understanding, Supportive, Selfless, Giver, and Satisfying in the other room ), But women are mostly what you invest into them, If you smile at the mirror it will smile back at you, frown at it and it will frown back.

Lekan, 24

Her contentment level is vouchable with some decent level of knowing the wants from the needs. Thank you!

Dimeji, 38

A Woman who can give and respect your one priority “PEACE OF MIND”. A woman who is reasonable when it comes to the reality of life with his man. A Woman who knows how to correct his man without disrespect.

A woman who is industrious and has your back when striving for the betterment of both parties.
These are majors that can make a man go to any length for that woman who does not get scoin scoin for the head.

Kunle, 26

A woman considered “wife material” embodies qualities of respect, trustworthiness, empathy, shared values, responsibility, commitment, adaptability, financial responsibility, independence, conflict resolution, support for personal growth, positive relationships with family and friends, and a sense of humor.

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