1. Loves Jesus
Any man who loves Jesus will love you with his whole heart and has the right motivations. He will love you deeply, as his love will be a reflection of Christ's. They are patient, and they are kind, and they will value you and cherish you like no other!
2. Has goals
Find a man who is motivated and driven, one who never shies away from a challenge. This person will be one who doesn't quit when the going gets tough and knows how to get things done. He will pursue you, and you will know his intentions. Never settle for someone who is lazy because that will reflect on how they treat you. Just think, you don't want to be supporting him your whole life.
3. Loves you for who you are
A man that loves you for who you are doesn't necessarily mean that he thinks you don't have flaws; he loves you despite of your flaws, and you love him despite of his. In his eyes, you are perfect, and he will absolutely adore you. He loves you when you're moody, and even on bad hair days (which really means he's committed).
4. Goes to Waffle House with you 3 times a week
This one speaks for itself. A GOOD man knows your order at every restaurant and never complains when you want to eat the same things over and over (cue Waffle House). If you want waffles, he wants waffles. And he's completely unashamed of it.
5. Never tries to change you
Fall in love with a man who doesn't want you to change who you are. The right one will love your goofy jokes (see 7), or at least laugh at them. He will encourage you to be your best self and build you up, not tear you down. Remember ladies, the right man will smile, not make you cry (at least, not all the time anyway).
6. Has his priorities in order
He puts his faith before his grades and his grades before his free time. And you're somewhere in-between. If a guy makes his entire life about you, it's not healthy. If he dedicates his time to things that won't grow him spiritually or intellectually, you can bet your boots he's not the guy mentioned in number 2. A guy that has his priorities straight is a guy who is definitely not lazy, which is, of course, good.
7. Laughs at the same dumb things that you do
You love memes, he loves memes. You're still not over the John Cena jokes? Well lucky for you, he isn't either. This is the man who will send you dumb jokes just to cheer you up and tag you in every funny picture on Instagram just because he knows you'll love it.
8. Loves Taco Bell just as much (if not more) than you do
One word: tacos. Let's relate this back to number 6 (tacos= priority). 2 am? Taco time. Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Taco Bell is perfect for all occasions. And he knows that. He also knows that, when you're down, the one place that will definitely cheer you up is Taco Bell. And he totally doesn't mind that, like at all.
9. Enjoys the little moments
This is guy who will plan picnics and dance with you in the living room. He is the type that always enjoys your presence, even in silence. Any moment with you is a special moment to him, whether you're singing in the car or at a fancy restaurant.
10. Treasures you
Be with someone who never takes your love for granted. A man who treasures you values, cherishes, and adores you. Someone that values you never treats you like you're worthless or that your feelings are unimportant. They care about your opinions and never belittle you. A man that treasures you is a man that will love you endlessly and indefinitely!
11. Talks about the future (and includes you in it)
It's not about "I," it's about "we." It might take a while to adjust, but if you and your man have been together for a few years and the topic of marriage/engagement doesn't come up at all, you might be with someone who is scared to be "tied down" or committed. This is definitely not a good sign if you're someone who wants to be married eventually. Make sure to date a man who has the same intentions for the future that you do.
12. Doesn't play mind games
A good man will never play with your feelings or your heart. He doesn't text you when it's convenient for him, he makes time for you. He won't ever leave you wondering where you stand. And he definitely isn't "playing the field." This person will commit to you and you only, and you will know how he feels.
13. Treats you with respect
Ladies, this. is. key. Getcha a man who respects your space, your privacy, and your opinions. If he doesn't, he's not worth it. Period.
14. You can trust
Basically, if you can't trust him, don't date him, and definitely, don't marry him. If your gut instinct tells you he's no good, he probably is. Trust is vital in healthy relationships, so take a step back sometimes and see if your "boyfriend material" is someone who has your full trust, and if he's not, ditch him.
15. Supports you
He is your number one fan. He's your best friend and toughest critic (in a good way, of course). He helps you with tough decisions and provides advice when you want it (and never when you don't). They will listen to you and be there for you every time you need to vent or just cry. Be with a man that will ALWAYS have your back.
