Qualities of a good person

What do you want in a husband or wife? Though not exactly Weird Science, in a classic survey researchers asked 200 newlyweds and over 100 undergraduates in heterosexual dating relationships what traits they prefer in a spouse.1 These ratings were obtained by presenting study participants with a series of 40 trait pairs such as “timid-bold,” “emotional-unemotional,” and “stupid-intelligent.” Participants then indicated which of the two adjectives they preferred in a spouse. In addition…

What makes a person “good” when it all comes down to it? There are qualities considered to be good by almost everyone. But it’s also up to you to decide […] More

Knowing the characteristics of genuine people will lead you to some authentic souls who will enrich your life in more ways than one.

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“In temper he was Earnest, yet controlled, frank, yet sufficiently guarded, patient, yet energetic, forgiving, yet just to himself; generous yet firm.” “His conscience was the strongest element of his nature. His affections were tender & warm. His whole nature was simple and sincere – he was pure, and then was himself.” “Such a nature was admirably constituted to direct an heroic struggle on the part of a people proud enough to prefer a guide to a leader, a man commissioned to execute the…

Good character is made up of many qualities. Here’s an ABC list of character traits we can aspire to teach our children.

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Looking for a list of positive character traits? Here's a list of 100 good character traits and qualities with examples.