A long-term study of 4,864 married people conducted at the University of Michigan found that the happiest couples engaged in recreational activities or shared alcoholic beverages. People often question whether the person they want to spend the rest of their life with is really there for them. Researchers from all over the world study the extremely complex topic of love and relationships and spend countless hours trying to understand how people complement each other and what qualities they need to invest in a relationship to be successful and lasting.
Here are 7 characteristics of a woman that should help you decide if she’s really right for you, according to an article in The Independent.
1. she is smarter than you
Make sure the woman you choose to date is smart, even smarter than you. Being an educated woman can protect you from dementia later in life, according to retired University of Aberdeen professor and dementia researcher Laurence Whalley. A smart spouse never stops pushing you intellectually, which keeps your mind alive forever.
2. She will laugh at your jokes
According to a 2006 study by psychologists at Westfield State University, men place more emphasis than women on having a more interesting mate.
3. She is honest:
According to research, when men are looking for a long-term relationship, they want an honest partner by their side. If you find one, never let such a woman go.
4. She supports your goals and pursues her own
Christina C. Whelan, in her book “Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women” dispels this myth as completely as possible and provides data that shows that successful, educated and wealthy women do not marry less often than other women. Even weak people often forget their goals. These people often choose their partners’ goals carefully rather than simply prioritizing them. A study from the University of British Columbia proves it. You need to balance your pursuit of personal ambitions and common goals.
5. She is kind:
According to science, generosity and kindness are the secrets to long-lasting and fulfilling relationships. John Gottman, a psychologist at the University of Washington, began studying married couples more than 40 years ago.
He distinguishes between two types of unions: master unions and disaster unions. You guessed it—disaster—caused the relationship to end in the first six years. However, the champions remained close during their time together and always shared this quality: “They look for things in the social environment to appreciate and express gratitude for. They are “very consciously cultivating this culture of respect and admiration,” he told The Atlantic.
6. She does stupid things to you
A long-term study of 4,864 married people conducted at the University of Michigan found that the happiest couples engaged in recreational activities or shared alcoholic beverages.
7. She has an open heart
People who are friendly and willing to share personal information are particularly attractive, according to research from the University of Westminster. Moreover, according to the authors of the study, people with a good heart would be perceived as more physically attractive or beautiful
8. she compromised
While it’s perfectly acceptable for partners to disagree, a relationship can only be successful if both parties are willing to compromise.
