Signs He’d Be A Good Father

He’s Always Patient

Most parents will tell you that the most important thing you need to have is patience. Children are learning and growing and with that comes the practice of them testing you on a regular basis. If your man is always patient and rarely ever loses his cool, the signs suggest that he will make a great father. It’s easy to get frustrated with kids, but a man who is patient and takes the mishaps and mistakes like a champ is definitely at the top of the potential father’s list.

He Embraces His Inner Child

Kids love someone who can play and be silly with them, so if your special guy has no problem playing with toys, having tea parties, donning a superhero costume to a new cartoon premiere or putting on a funny voice to make a child laugh, he’s the big kid at heart that children love. This is also a great characteristic because it allows children to see you as fun and not just a strict disciplinarian at all times.

He’s Caring

A man who genuinely cares about others is an essential component of what makes a person great, but it’s especially important when you’re a parent. That caring, gentle approach to children is something that they need and will remember throughout their lives. You can also quickly tell how caring your man is by how he treats all those around him, from co-workers and friends to family members and strangers. You need that calming compassion when you decide to become a parent.

He Functions Well Under Pressure

You can do all of the planning in the world, but parenthood has a way of throwing those well-laid plans out the window. This is when being able to function under pressure comes in handy, especially when you’re a dad.

The rest of the family often looks to the dad when things go awry. Whether one of the kids has accidentally flooded the bathroom or spilled grape juice on the white carpet, dads are the superheroes of the family and the expectations to put out all fires is high.

He’s Efficient Around The House

Now this is in no way meant to discredit the corporate guys of the world who are handier in the boardroom than around the house. However, when you become a dad, fixing things around the house is almost expected.

Building a playhouse in the backyard, fixing a child’s bike and expertly taking care of the outdoor decorations during the holidays, are just a few examples of being the resident Mr. Fix It. It also shows your children how important it is to handle whatever is needed.

He Stresses The Importance Of Family

If your man is always talking about how much family means to him, this already gives you insight into how he will be once he has a family of his own. Family isn’t just about having children, it’s about understanding the importance of the bonds that family members have with each other and if your special guy already knows this that’s a great first step.

He’s A Great Provider

Men who make it their mission to provide for their loved ones are already in the driver’s seat as far as being a dad is concerned. Making sure that your family is taken care of financially offers stability and assurance that is essential for a father. Being a great provider isn’t just about money though, it also includes providing emotional support and being there when your family needs you the most.

He’s Sensitive To Your Needs

Sensitivity is a characteristic that, unfortunately, many men seem to shun, but it is actually one of the most crucial parts of being in a successful relationship, especially as you transition into fatherhood.

A man who understands how exhausted you are after getting the kids off to school and a long day of work will already know that cooking dinner and putting the kids to bed should be up to him sometimes. It’s knowing exactly what you need without you having to always say it.

He Has A Big Heart

Is there anything more attractive than a man with a big heart? Probably so, but it’s a trait that is definitely high on this list. Having an open heart to others is a tell-tale sign of future parenting skills because you want someone who is naturally loving to parent your kids.

Also, a man who proudly wears his heart on his sleeve is an asset as a parent because children tend to deal with a lot of emotions that sometimes parents dismiss, but having the open heart to understand how they feel is parenting 101.

He Has Morals And Values

Living by a set of morals and values is what all parents should strive for and pass down to their children. If the man in your life has a set of morals and values that make him such a great guy and he’s voiced passing those down to his future children, then you’ve got a potential parenting winner.

Children need a moral code to guide them and values that shape who they are, so if your man already has these qualities then he is showing he knows how to be the head of the family.

He Wants To Be A Father

No matter how much you may want a child, it’s crucial to also know if your man actually wants one as well. Many women make the mistake of thinking that a man will change how he feels about not having kids when they actually arrive, but that’s not always true.

Listen to him, make sure that he really wants to be a dad and that he understands all that it entails. If he expresses how much he’s looking forward to being a father one day, you can rest easy because that can be the biggest hurdle to overcome.