What Are We Looking For In A Spouse?
| 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