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If you were to build a good husband...

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CalleighDoodle · 01/08/2015 15:53

If you were able to build a 'good husband' what qualities would you include?

Basically ive been wondering what it is that makes a good husband.

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WallyBantersJunkBox · 01/08/2015 22:04

Errrr....the first list, or The Second?Grin

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engineersthumb · 01/08/2015 22:14

At the risk of being flipant most of these lists describe women! But really "men" are no worse than "women" there are good and bad on both sides... come to think of it there is good and bad in all of us. I wonder what response I would get to a "perfect" woman thread... standing by to be flammed!

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LaurieFairyCake · 01/08/2015 22:18

Decent sized and useable cock



Plus amazing at oral sex

Brings chovolate on pmt day

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LaurieFairyCake · 01/08/2015 22:19

Ive only said the above because obviously you've all mentioned all the other important qualities - I'm not entirely sex obsessed

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 01/08/2015 22:28

Oh My God. I just realised that I find a guy with an accent super sexy. So my ideal guy would have an American or Latino accent Grin

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 01/08/2015 22:30

And a guy who is "great" with his hands Wink and who gives an amazing massage when I'm tired siiiigghhh

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WallyBantersJunkBox · 01/08/2015 22:31

My new partner has a Latino accent and it is very nice.

Once snuggled up in bed I asked him to speak to me and he just listed all the footballers in his favourite home team. GrinGrinGrin

Still worked for me...

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britneyspearscatsuit · 01/08/2015 22:40

Been wondering this myself a lot lately.

Physically:
Tall
Clean and hygeinic
Relatively healthy!
Smiles a lot

Practically
No addictions
Financially stable at least
Roughly in my age bracket

Characteristics:
Kindness above all ese
Intelligent
Emotionally intelligent
Honest, loyal and trustworthy
Quite easygoing
Driven and committed
Plenty of integrity
A good Father
He'd have my back
We'd be to laugh together
I'd be able to tell him anything
He'd be warm and affectionate.
He'd be committed to being a team
He'd have a spirit of adventure
He'd notice and admire the best things about me, or the things that make me "me".
He'd fit in with my family and friends
He'd have a little bit of romantic in him
He'd be positive
We'd have great sex
He'd have some wisdom
He'd be dynamic
He'd look at me like I was the best thing he'd ever seen

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 01/08/2015 22:55

WallyBantersJunkBox: lucky you Grin Wink

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FredaMayor · 01/08/2015 23:24

britneyspearscatsuit

Your list is great - I think I have one of those. Clearly he deserves a fine start to Sunday morning. Damn. Grin

OTOH, I had an exH like a needy, narcy Jabba the Hutt. I've done my time, as the convict said. Bleuuch.

BTW, great thread, OP!

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Hannahouse · 01/08/2015 23:36

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FantasticRik · 01/08/2015 23:36

Wally your post made me Grin Grin

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sensiblesometimes · 01/08/2015 23:54

Yes! Good cook essential

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BertieBotts · 01/08/2015 23:56

Oh FGS, nobody is being sexist, don't be dim. This is a female dominated site and the majority of posters are heterosexual. Hence, husband. Some parts of the post are listing perfectly gender neutral values which would be great in a husband, wife, friend, general human. Then some are tongue in cheek describing their personal "perfect man". I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean they believe that every man without those qualities ought to be rounded up and shot Confused

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ouryve · 02/08/2015 00:00

DH has a faint not so exotic Peterlee accent. I can't object to him having a bit play (when I'm in the mood) :o

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spudlike1 · 02/08/2015 00:56

Perfect wife ? Any suggestions?

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 02/08/2015 01:40

umm, sorry y'all, but I have him already Smile

(could do with a few stones weight loss, for health's sake, but so could I Wink)

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FatSwan · 02/08/2015 03:07

I think I've got mine. He's kind, funny, thoughtful, loving toward his family and animals, a nurturing father, hardworking... just too hardworking. He's hardly home due to work commitments.Sad

I think I'd like more than one Wink

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FolkGirl · 02/08/2015 08:34

Gentle but strong
Kind
Understanding
Intelligent
Good humour
Bookish
Faithful
Honest
Romantic

Yes to all of these.

Plus (if I'm being picky) dark curly hair, nice eyes/smile, 5'6 - 5'11, and a little chunky. Not fat. Just someone who could hold me and make me feel safe and loved.

If anyone knows this man, point him in my direction. Please... Wink

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FolkGirl · 02/08/2015 08:36

Oh and creative with a positive social attitude. Someone who is more concerned with making a difference than making loads of money.

That's the man I want.

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AICM · 02/08/2015 08:46

Spudulike here's my list for a perfect wife:
Big tits
Good cook
Gives great bjs

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WallyBantersJunkBox · 02/08/2015 09:01

Well that's me, ACIM.

Are we allowed to talk about current affairs from the side of our mouth during the suck job?

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cappy123 · 02/08/2015 09:31

Follows Jesus. No 1 for me.

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CalleighDoodle · 02/08/2015 09:41

Sorry for delay! Went out last night and battery died. Some great points. It was a question i asked (and please note i said a GOOD husband, not a perfect one) because i read and hear so many women say 'he is a good husband....' when describing a man who is clearly not. There have been a couple of these threads recently and a friend in rl. I guess when in a bad relationship the bad becomes the norm so it is difficult to see.

To me the qualities i would list are a list of things my estranged husband is not Grin but that is because the things about him that made our marriage very difficult i wouldnt want again.

But height is near the top. Tinder is full of men below my height which is no good for me. Grin

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CalleighDoodle · 02/08/2015 09:43

FolkGirl to feel safe and loved is definitely in my list too.

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