Talking Points: What are the most important qualities in a spouse?

Catrice Rogers, 33, pharmacy technician: “Honesty, communication, and being able to protect and provide. Then priorities will be in line.”

Nancy L. Russo, 36, senior creative media specialist: “Their ability to live each day according to the vows they took on their wedding day. For example, when I lost my job and I was visibly upset, my husband grabbed my hands, pulled me toward him, and said ‘for richer or poorer until death do us part.’”

Jim Rucker, 32, camera operator for Fox Network: “Honesty, trust, love, and the time to spend with your significant other.”

Sam Gallant, 34, producer at 89.7 WTMD: “A short memory.”

Bella Francois, 30, office manager: “Kindness. A truly kind person will never be cruel, disrespectful, or dishonest.”

Ashley Jameson, 25, financial analyst: “Never forget to laugh, have fun, and be a dork.”

Issue date: February, 2013