That's actually a pretty tame list. I've seen much longer and more rigid lists for potentials spouses. Actually I think that's not enough personally.

My only input is that you really sit down and think about what your must haves are. And when you do, don't compromise. Don't settle.

I remember my list was something like:

  • Must be a Christian
  • Must be non-smoker
  • Must not be a drinker
  • Must want children
  • Must be in reasonable age range
  • Must not be morbidly obese or anorexic
  • Must enjoy at least some of the same movies. TV shows, music ect.


Then I had a "Nice TO Haves" list which was too long to remember.

I know people that settled. They are all divorced.