I'm only eighteen, and I believe it will be many (im)patient years before the Lord blesses me with a wife, if he so chooses. But although I'm young and most certainly have not come to discover exactly what I would seek in a spouse, here are a few things that at this point in my life, I can concretely say that I'd like in a mate:
Christian woman, preferably a couple years older.
Astounding patience.
A woman who will love the Lord before me, and will teach me to honestly maintain the same sentiment.
One who can not get easily bored, much less keep up, with my intellectual rantings.
One who will love me despite my lower socio-economic status.
One who will remain steadfast in her dedication despite much hardship.
One who can provide 24-hour, toll-free spiritual tech support.
One who can forgive my occasional sub-standard hygeine.
One who doesn't get easily afraid about apocalyptic and prophetic matters, and is willing to trust my judgement when decisions of preparation must be made.
One who is multiculturally appreciative, but remains staunchly Biblically-based in her faith.
One who has renounced materialism, has no love for the things of the world, and can see the value of poverty or self-denial (and can remind me of them, too).
One who can put up with my self-consciousness, and can rebuke my self-centeredness or hard-heartedness.
One who will under no circumstances entertain my periodical bouts of self-pity or ungratefulness.
One who can appreciate the fact that marriage is a life-long vow not to be held lightly, and will remain faithful even when the stage of being "in love" disappears, understanding that a quiter, less-passionate love will replace it.
One who truly understands that children, while very much desirable, may not be a reasonable responsibility to undertake in the times to come.
Financial security and a good education are desirable, and is not afraid to take the fiscal reigns when I might be unable (hey, I believe in Biblical patriarchy, but I'm not below it, either. In the twenty-first century, it is difficult for a man to provide for his family by himself, especially when he is young.)
One who is fairly traditional in her values/beliefs.
