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Men's checklist for a good wife to marry

When it comes to picking a marriage partner, there is a checklist you have to follow. It is not about the ancient approach to marriage when an ideal age gap applied, but rather how the two of you click.

Traditionally, men gave chase women who were several years younger, in a bid to beat the widespread perception that women reach maturity earlier than men. By going for younger wives, ancient men believed they got the upper hand in marital issues and an energetic wife to watch them age.

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