What traits do the never-married consider important in a spouse?

Article archive / November 1, 2014

Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 15. Source pages: 6.

What similarities or traits do the never-married consider most important when it comes to choosing a spouse or partner?

Most do not rate race and ethnic similarities as important.

But 78% of women rate a partner having a steady job as important.

The majority (62%) of men rated similar ideas about children as most important.

Source: Pew Research


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