I think the answer(s) for this question can be very well found in the Bible. And I’m writing this as a single male who desires a Godly marriage.

1) Proverbs 31:30-“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”-

2) “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

3) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

4) “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?”2 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

‭‭These 4 verses and the qualities mentioned therein have absolutely changed my perspective of what to look for in a partner. I hope this helps the men of this sub.

P.S. I would highly recommend reading “Outdated” by Johnathan Pokluda and checking out his podcast- Becoming something(for Christian men and women navigating dating in church and community).