by  CHIOMA OBII-OBIOHA

Hurricane Sandy was terrible, vicious and fearsome in its power. The storm blew relentlessly through the North East, devastating much in its path. Prayers go out for those  who’ve  lost lives, health, and property in the devastation. There is certainly some rebuilding to be done!

In the wake of the Hurricane, I wondered what I would have done without the presence and vigilance of my husband. I realized that I would certainly have been so much more afraid (and certainly more alone) had he not been there to take charge in ways that I could not. Watching him take charge of the situation made me so deeply grateful that he is mine, and I am his.

That realization made me wonder what qualities women see in the men they date, love and eventually marry, that assure them that they have a man who is a capable and reliable protector able to lead the family through literal and figurative storms.

Head over to MunaluchiBridal.com to see what qualities her husband possessed when they were dating to let her know he would be a great protector and supporter in marriage.

BMWK – if you are dating, what qualities are you looking for in a man to let you know he will be a great protector in marriage?  Do you think it is important that men are able to “protectors” in a marriage and that you can depend on them to handle certain things?