When you meet someone that makes you realize why past relationships didn’t work out, it stops you in your tracks.

You see the qualities you look for, the ones you didn’t know were possible, and you can see the rest of your life in her eyes. That’s the definition of “wife material.”

Here are 12 signs

12. Your family loves her.

This is big. Positive reinforcement. When you know how great she is, but then you hear if from the other most important people in your life? Key.

Sometimes they can even see things you don’t, for the better, which in turn makes the two of you stronger.

11. She’s confident.

A strong, independent woman is something special.

When she’s confident in herself, and you, it’s a powerful thing. She doesn’t concern herself with the little things, rather focuses on the big picture. She’s not afraid of a little adversity.

10. Your conversations could go on forever.

You can talk about nothing and talk forever. You can laugh for an hour about someone hitting their shin on a coffee table.

A connection like this is so rare, and equally amazing. It’s a feeling difficult to express in words.

9. She’s motivating.

I’m not talking a rah-rah speech during halftime.

She makes you want to work harder, be more successful, and go the extra mile – it’s not just for yourself; you’re now fighting for someone else as well.

8. She doesn’t judge you.

Maybe your past was rocky, maybe you don’t have the perfect upbringing. That’s OK. She doesn’t judge you for it – her feelings are based on the present moment and the future she sees.

7. Demand for money

Ladies who are wife materials are very considerate. They hardly ask money from a man who is in a relationship with them. They do not ask money for recharge cards or chocolates. They do not want things that will incur the expense and be a burden on the man. They are very shy in demanding money. This is because they know the man will still spend on them when he marries them. However, women who only love demanding money every now and then should be looked by men with a second eye.

6. She’s adventurous.

Nothing is worse than boredom. On the flip side, nothing is more exciting than having adventures with your soulmate. Maybe it’s traveling, maybe it’s trying new foods, maybe it’s taking each other out of comfort zones.

Sign me up.

5. She trusts you.

She trusts you and your decisions. More importantly, she supports them. She’s there for you when you need it, and when you don’t ask for it.

4. She can hang with your buddies.

If your buddies don’t like her it’s just bad. Bad.

3. You think she’s the most beautiful when she’s not trying.

No makeup. Sweats and a tank. That’s when you really can’t keep your hands off her. The feeling of being completely comfortable around each other when you’re “not trying” is crucial.

2. She makes time stop.

Some things you can’t explain. This is one. When you’re with her, time stops. You’re not thinking about anything but her and the moment you’re in.

1. She’s your best friend.

For me, this is the most important. You want, and love, to do everything together. Cook, laugh, travel, go out, drink, chat, etc. There’s nobody else you would rather do these things with, and you can’t imagine not having her at your side when you do them.