Top 10 Tells of a Good Husband

Now I know that it is dangerous to walk the waters of male vs female but seriously the How to Pick the Perfect Wife by our resident stirrer OM just begs for a response in a timely manner.  So ladies and those gents who would like an inside track here is the Top 10 Tells of a Good Husband.

1. When you arrive 15 minutes late for drinks he’s not a) checking his watch, b) checking out the singles action, c) not chugging his 5th drink.  All of these indicate a short attention span that doesn’t bode well for long-term relationships.
2. When faced with the parental meeting he asks what he should wear – this indicates knowledge of clothing armour and camouflage and the fact that it may be needed during the evening – points there.
3. When going somewhere he isn’t familiar with in his car he doesn’t turn purple and start shaking at the suggestion of you driving.  If he can hand the keys over with a minimum of whimpering and only some rolling of the eyes then you need to view this man with an eye to purchase.
4. When asked to purchase feminine hygiene products the keeper male will refuse utterly on the basis that make-up, wax and general female stuff is none of his business.  This is a good thing – you never want the man you love being aware of just what goes into keeping up appearances.
5. When you are sick and not looking your best husband material man will send flowers and text/email regularly and most importantly kindly stay away until you no longer look like part of a zombie horde.
6. When conversing with his mother the keeper male will have affection laced with the glazed get me off the line look once she starts on what he is planning to cook himself for dinner.  The overly respectful male with the hint of fear and complete attention to the mother on the phone is one to run from at all possible speed as she will be moving into your house whether she lives there or not if you married one of those.
7. Shoes – don’t look at me like that, shoes.  Any guy that thinks flip-flops are appropriate dating wear goes in the same category as the white slip on vinyl loafer wearer.  Be afraid, be very afraid.
8. When asked about the decor of his apartment the keeper man will look around blankly and say ‘huh just got it on one of those all in one purchase things’.  You do not want a husband who has an interest in how the home is decorated – you may have to compromise with him and that is just no good at all for a balanced interior.
9. When you offer to make dinner the keeper male will be utterly charmed even if you produce scrambled eggs, the fact he didn’t have to do it will outweigh anything else.  You do not want a husband who will judge your dish and compare it to the one he made the previous night in an effort to help you grow as a cook.
10. When it comes to going shopping the keeper male will react with a mild panic quickly eased by you saying –  ‘do you want me to pick up a few things for you?’  His atm card or cash is gladly handed over once the threat of shopping is taken off the table and is more than happy for you to brave the mall.  You don’t want a male who plans shopping trips with coffee breaks to make sure you see all the shops – that’s something you save to do with your girlfriends.