| Women | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar ideas about raising children | 70 | 62 |
| A steady job | 78 | 46 |
| Same moral and religious beliefs | 38 | 31 |
| At least as much education | 28 | 28 |
| Same racial/ethnic background | 10 | 7 |
% of Never-Married Adults Who Say This Quality Is Very Important In A Potential Spouse
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Sources:
pewsocialtrends.org
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When it comes to settling down, it is incredibly important to have things in common with your partner. While both men and women agree on the importance of having similar ideas about child rearing, more than 3 out of every 4 women stressed the importance of their spouse maintaining a steady job, compared to less than fifty percent of men who expressed the same sentiment.