1. A Shared Vision for the Future

1. A Shared Vision for the Future

2. The Freedom to Be Authentic

2. The Freedom to Be Authentic

3. Willingness to Admit Mistakes

3. Willingness to Admit Mistakes

4. Alignment in Moral Values

4. Alignment in Moral Values

5. Emotional Connection

5. Emotional Connection

6. Financial Compatibility

6. Financial Compatibility

7. Common Personal Goals

7. Common Personal Goals

8. Commitment to Quality Couple Time

9. A Unified Family Plan

10. Clear Communication About Intimacy

11. Respect for Political Views

11. Respect for Political Views

12. A Shared Sense of Humor

12. A Shared Sense of Humor

13. Mutual Understanding of Religious Views

14. Ambition and Work Ethic

14. Ambition and Work Ethic