What do men expect from marriage?

[Melanie31]

What do men expect from marriage?

[DishLady]

ALL MEN? I don't know.

Different guys want different things, and some guys are not marriage material so they have a long fake list of Seinfeldian traits to ward off any possible suitors or gaslight really good matches to scare them off. (Women who are not marriage material do the same thing, by the way.)

Generally speaking, a good person just wants a gal who will be honest and love + protect them... You want someone who makes you feel like you're home... bc marriage is for life.

[Shiprex]

Strange this was opened for girls to answer and unsurprisingly they demonstrate just how little they know about men. Some of the fake blue accounts too.

From marriage I want someone to share my success with that can help them achieve their goals and dreams as well. Someone to build and travel, experience and evolve. I'm a competent adult, have my shit together, I don’t need a support human to heal me. One who helps me and us by putting us as a priority is what I want.

[Jerre]

Love, respect and sex

[Jerre]

@Melanie31 Thankk you for the Like

[Jerre]

@Melanie31 Thank you for the MHO

[Malemajor]

Men, at their core, often marry for the same reason a farmer chooses his land—with care, purpose, and an eye for long-term yield. Just like a farmer seeks fertile soil with a dependable water source, a man seeks a partner who can create a home that’s not just a shelter, but a sanctuary. It’s the place where he can recharge, regroup, and sharpen his mental and emotional tools before heading back out to conquer the daily battles life throws his way.

For those who want children, this stability is the fertile ground in which their offspring can grow strong roots. For men who don’t want kids, the need is still there—they want that oasis to come home to after a day of chasing goals, building dreams, or wrestling with the chaos of the world. And then there are the outliers, like Elon Musk, who seem to juggle raising enough kids to start their own soccer league while simultaneously running a tech empire, colonizing Mars, and tweeting about it all in the same afternoon.

Marriage, when done right, isn’t just a legal contract—it’s a life strategy. It’s about finding that one person who can make the grind of life feel like a shared adventure, who can turn a plain Tuesday evening into something worth remembering, and who can help you recharge your batteries—sometimes literally, sometimes emotionally.

Because at the end of the day, whether you’re raising kids, raising capital, or just raising your eyebrows at the absurdity of it all, every man needs a safe harbor. And the best harbors aren’t the ones with the fanciest docks—they’re the ones where you can drop anchor, weather the storms, and still laugh together when the waves get rough.

[ohsheeT]

We all have dreams
When you find the person you want yo be with you become one and you both work together to make those dreams come true

When doing so you both grow together there become a deeper bond. Love friendship

[OlderAndWiser]

Love, lust, trust, and respect.

[TrimmedTip]

From my point of view, men usually expect love, trust, and partnership in marriage. We want someone who supports us and shares life’s journey—through the good and the tough times. Communication and respect are really important, too. What do you think?

[FreyaRed]

Men want primarily two types of women.
The Sitting when. She cleans, cooks and makes laundry in moments she has a millisecond freedom from her brood. She doesn't need to be pretty but functional.
The second type is the sexy angel with shiny wings to impress other men. However duties of such wife don't end with that. Add emotional support, advice in situations with necessary emotional intelligence.

To be honest, both options are dehumanizing

[Jersey2]

Many women want both of the options you laid out. The Mom and the Trophy is what I would call them.

[fonduegirl]

NAILED IT

[jshm2]

At the least, reciprocity.

Too many men see "marriage" as a wealth and health transfer from themselves, to a woman. These days it's mostly true, as kids don't know any better, and think everything is transactional.

The reality of marriage is lost on most people, as they don't know what that "paper" actually means. Nor, how they should be living their life, after signing it.

[Anonymous]

Most men expect emotional support, companionship, mutual respect, and stability from marriage. They often look for a partner who understands them, shares responsibilities, and stands by them through challenges. While expectations can vary, many also hope for physical intimacy.

[Iron_Man]

Loyalty And Love And emotional support and backing and faithfulness. A best friend a role model a person that could give great wisdom. A strong girl mentally and physically that is respected. that will never cheat on me. that will remain with me through thick and thin a wife that can help me cooking and clean if I get sick, she can take care of me as I can take care of her

[HighValue]

A good quality person that is fair, trustworthy, that contributes to a peaceful home, makes him feel cared about and valued, and will sign a prenuptial agreement. Too bad MOST women have terrible morals and will never be a good partner.

[Cormac995]

Love, affection, a healthy sex life and loyalty. What we get is often very different. *Cough Cough* record high divorce rates 1 in 3 ending 70% of them by woman" *cough*

[236color]

Sex, regularly. This is when a man makes the calculation that regularly having sex with the same woman is better than infrequent variety.

[BadApple69]

Companionship, love, a friend… probably best friend…. Intimacy, and if all works out correctly, maybe a good mother for our children.

[Miristheiss]

Companionship, support, intimacy, respect, faithfulness, teamwork, loyalty, devotion, honor, honesty, oneness.

[Ninania]

Ask the man you want to marry. Every person has their own expectations, wants, and needs in a relationship.

[YourExLover69]

Peace of mind, companionship, sharing every moment of my life with her, raising family, commitment, friendship, taking care of each other, enjoying life together forever.

[NoDecision]

That they can screw you all they want and in every way they want and it is all legal?

[Likes2drive]

Companionship , partnership, their better half, someone who is on the same page as him to get through wife’s challenges and someone who is nurturing and accepts his love

[John0986]

"Expect" is a strong word. For me me, "hope" is better. I hope for long lasting love and connections.

[worldscolide]

Love, loyalty, kindness, and a partner to share life with. A lot of women don't understand that ant more.

[WonderingManII]

Companionship. Someone to do life with, and lots of sex.

[Anonymous]

Well sex, which a lot of women seem to take for granted after a few years, or when they have a baby. There are many things that go into a marriage, but sex is not one that should be overlooked or skipped or taken away.

[qwerty2469]

To lose half of everything they worked for their entire lives to a bitch that never worked a day in her life. Thats why American men aren't getting married

[SunnyCaliGirl]

It depends on the man and what their true intentions where from before the initial marriage

[Anonymous]

I am continually surprised by how little today's women seem to understand about what good men want in a woman / marriage. Some of the female responses here are a great example of that.

[CB-Raido-Time]

As for me I expect to never do it including dating and relationships too. And that would be my best advice for any man out for that mistake.

[CB-Raido-Time]

There is absolutely nothing in marriage for men period the end.

[Anonymous]

Committee love loyalty honesty caring being there for the other person more of a sacred bond between husband and wife basically the woman can't be a ho anymore and you can't turn a ho into a housewife

[FenixG45]

An intelligent, funny, caring, honest, loyal, attractive woman, who says, "I love you!" EVERYDAY! And NEVER goes to bed angry! COMMUNICATION!

[DCVsMarvel2]

The same things women supposedly do. Children

[shortster]

I expect a life long partnership in which to raise children

[RedInnocent69]

Companionship, family, stability, and frequent sex

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Speaking for myself. Great sex. Respect. Smart woman peaceful home.

[Anonymous]

Companionship, love, support, respect, loyalty and guys are lazy as fuck so someone who can make them work for themselves and for your sake😆.

[Amur8711]

A loving companion that supports me, and gives me purpose.

[trumpetplayerforlife]

My man doesn't expect anything but communication

[SixFootSexy]

Do you communicate you want to... play his trumpet?

[trumpetplayerforlife]

@SixFootSexy lol I tell him when to give me his bank card so I can go on shopping sprees

[sean1234]

Girl, do you plan to have a husband or a 🏧 machine?

[trumpetplayerforlife]

@sean1234 I bake, cook and clean and also work a full time job we love each other and have our own type of relationship he'd do anything for me and I'd do the same for him

[fonduegirl]

Babies and free housekeeper.

[AngryCarl2]

Regular sex, kids and sandwiches.

[kellytheman]

More sex which is not true.

[TonyMetal___86]

Happiness, love and care!

[Guanfei]

A lifelong partner, my other half, a family.

[seeyounexttuesday]

Full stomachs and empty balls

[Anonymous]

Every man has different expectations.

[robocop666]

sex what else?

[Anonymous]

A God damn divorce and child support

[Anonymous]

Children
Support from their wife
Sex
Love

[DrPepper12]

A partner

[wkhan_87]

You know better