Are You Wife Material?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

We're going to go ahead and assume that you are hearing the sound of wedding bells ring through your head. With the thought of getting married someday looming, it's only natural to wonder what sort of wife you will make. You might think you're ready to tie the knot, but are you where you need to be to call yourself a Mrs.?

While we do realize that wives are as different as snowflakes and that no two people make the same kinds of wife, we have noticed a few traits that many have in common. Throughout our questions, we are going to try to get to know what you have in common with them. It might feel like we are prying into your life, but marriage is nothing to be taken lightly. It is our job to make sure that you are 100% prepared when you say your vows!

As we walk down the aisle of this quiz, try to answer as honestly as you can. There's no need to be afraid of our results because you can always use them to either validate your desire to be a wife or to decide if you want something different for your life. Will you be as wifely as you think you are? Isn't it time to find out?

Do you like to discuss your decisions with others before making them?

I do like to talk things out.

I like to brainstorm with my partner.
I make my decisions for myself.

If it's a big decision, I'll talk to my best friend.

If you were to get married, where would you want to go on your honeymoon?

Hawaii

Las Vegas
New York City

Paris

Do you believe in the concept of soulmates?

I have met my soulmate.

I keep hoping that it's real.
I think we can have more than one soulmate.

I think it's an old-fashioned idea.

If your spouse were sick and whiny, how would you handle it?

I would hug them until they felt better.

I would put in earplugs.
I would go out with my friends.

I would make sure they had everything and shut the door.

How would your last ex describe your relationship style?

Agreeable

Ambitious
Bizarre

Clingy

How important is a big wedding to you?

The relationship is more important.

It's a million-dollar wedding, or it's nothing.
I would prefer to elope.

I think small weddings are much nicer.

Which of these skills is most important for a spouse to have?

Communication skills

Bedroom skills
Financial management skills

Housekeeping skills

Are you usually the bossy one in your relationships?

I'm not bossy, I'm a leader!

I'm usually the more passive one.
It depends which ex you ask.

I can be bossy when I need to be.

How long should you wait to get intimate with a new parter?

You should wait until marriage.

You might as well get to the point.
I like to wait for a few dates.

It's good to wait at least six months.

Are you the kiss and tell type?

I can keep my secrets.

I always kiss and tell my best friend.
If it was a good kiss, I'll tell anyone who will listen.

If it was a horrible kiss, I'll tell anyone who will listen.

How would you handle a snoring bed partner?

I would poke them until they stopped.

I would buy myself some sound-canceling headphones.
I would go back to my apartment.

I would sleep during the daytime.

When do you think you are the most romantic?

I'm most romantic when I want something.

I'm always romantic on Valentine's Day.
I'm not all that romantic.

I'm most romantic when I'm proud of my partner.

Would you enjoy having more than three children?

I think three is the perfect number.

I'm not feeling the having kids thing.
I would rather die.

One or two children are enough children.

How would you celebrate your spouse's 40th birthday?

I would throw a surprise party.

That ship has sailed.
I would take my spouse out for a special dinner.

We would take a birthday trip.

Would you have a problem with your spouse having a she shed or a man cave?

It's good to have your own spaces.

If we both have spaces, it's cool.
I think they are both kind of dumb.

We have to share all of our spaces.

If your spouse didn't notice your new haircut, how would you react?

I would point it out.

I wouldn't notice them wanting dinner.
I might pout until they guess what's wrong.

I would assume they have a lot on their mind.

Are you better at managing money or managing schedules?

I'm great with both!

I'm better at managing money.
I could use a course on both.

I'm good at juggling schedules.

When you are in a relationship, who does most of the cooking?

I decide where we eat a lot.

I do most of the cooking.
We take turns in the kitchen.

My partner needs to be a good cook.

Are you hearing wedding bells in your future?

I keep hoping!

I'm not so sure I want to get married.
I'm not at that point in my life yet.

Wedding bells are in my near future.

Do you always need to get your way?

I'm open to compromise.

I can be talked down sometimes.
It's my way or the highway.

If I'm sure about something, I listen to myself.

If your in-laws didn't like you, how would you deal with it?

I'm confident that they will like me someday.

I would cry myself to sleep.
I would win them over with my charms.

I don't really care what they think.

Have you ever been in a long-term relationship?

I have had a few of them.

I've only been in one long-term relationship.
I've only had short-term relationships.

I'm still waiting.

When you are peeved at your partner, what are you like?

I'm kind of sulky.

I'm very vocal about it.
I do something to make them feel peeved.

I let it go. Everyone makes mistakes.

Which of these things is a relationship dealbreaker?

Cheating

Smoking
Living with their mom

A bad reputation

How many times a day do you text someone you are dating?

I send a couple of texts per day.

I send a text when I get the chance.
I text at least once an hour.

I don't do a lot of texting.

Which trait is most important to you in a partner?

Empathy

Confidence
Thoughtfulness

Sense of adventure

If you had a steamy dream about someone else, would you tell your spouse?

I think I would keep it to myself.

I'm certain that I would tell them.
It depends who the dream was about.

No, but I would tell my best friend.

What would you like for a husband to be that you are not?

Handy around the house

Good in the kitchen
Great with money

In love with doing housework

If your spouse's boss hit on you, would you tell them?

I would tell the boss to back it up!

I would have to say something.
I wouldn't say a word.

I would let the whole room know.

Do you steal the blankets when you are sleeping?

Guilty!

We have our own blankets.
My partner always steals them.

I'm really good at sharing.

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