In a man's eyes, the person he likes and the person he wants to marry are not the same. An article on the Japanese website My Navi News outlined five characteristics of women that men like but don't want to marry.
1. The food is terrible.
As the saying goes, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." If even his stomach wants to stay away from you, he might leave you one day too. A 25-year-old man said, "Once, while eating my girlfriend's cheese roast, I was overwhelmed by a disgusting sour smell that almost made me feel like I was going to die, but she didn't seem to realize how bad it was. This made me realize that we couldn't live together."
2. Disharmony in family relationships
A 28-year-old man said, "I had been dating my girlfriend for five years and we were at the point of discussing marriage. However, due to her family's discord, she was never able to introduce me to her family. Although I really liked her, the gap between our family backgrounds was too big, so we had no choice but to break up in the end."
It wasn't that they didn't love each other enough, but rather that some objective factors caused them to part ways, which is truly regrettable. Therefore, marriage is not just about two people knowing and cherishing each other; it also requires the harmonious support of both families. This is why many people prefer to marry someone from a similar family background for a "smooth" marriage.
3. Disharmony in sexual life
A 30-year-old man said, "Our sex life has become less and less frequent since we started dating. Maybe it's partly my fault, but she always rejects me with 'I'm not in the mood,' so we can't keep the relationship going. If we get married, we'll want to have children, so I can't ignore this issue."
Indeed, whether or not to have children is an unavoidable topic in a couple's future plans. However, if both parties can negotiate amicably and understand each other, the outcome may be very different.
4. Sloppy lifestyle
For most men, household chores and cleaning are the responsibility of their wives after marriage, so they would never consider marrying a woman who is slovenly. A 31-year-old man said, "When I first visited her home, I was shocked by how dirty and messy it was. The dishes on the kitchen sink hadn't been washed in a long time and were moldy, and the clothes and underwear scattered on the floor were covered in dust. This reminded me that she wasn't very tidy before, and her backpack and wallet were always dirty. The unimaginable mess in the house immediately made me want to distance myself from her."
5. Excessive interference
It's understandable to feel pressured to control someone you like, but anything taken to excess can backfire. A 27-year-old man said, "My girlfriend is beautiful and gentle, but she's too controlling. Even at work gatherings, she won't let me go if there are women present, and sometimes she'll delete my female friends from Facebook. Although she once expressed a desire to live with me, the thought of living like this in the future gave me a headache, so we eventually broke up."
It's rare to find someone who matches you perfectly in both appearance and personality, but if you're not careful, any of the above-mentioned factors could become the reason he ultimately rejects you. Men especially value lifestyle habits and the degree of interference they might have when considering marriage. So, ladies, pay attention and see if you're one of those "marriage-resistant" individuals. If you unfortunately are, it's never too late to start making changes.
