Modern Day Matchmaker: How to Determine If He's Marriage Material

I dedicate this piece to everyone struggling with how to define marriage material. You've heard me and other experts talk ad nauseam about the importance of finding a partner that you're attracted to, who matches your values and compliments your personality. However, in order for someone to be marriage material, you need more. After all, a successful relationship must be based on more than just love to survive.

If you're single, here are 24 important questions to ask yourself when considering potential dates. If you're in a relationship, these are great questions to discuss with your partner. You don't have to be in complete agreement on each of these answers but you do need to be able to compromise if there are differences - if you can successfully do that, I say you have someone who is marriage material.

Do you want children? If so, just one or a small tribe like Bob Marley?

How do you prefer to spend the holidays? Chillin' on the beach or doing something adventurous like hunting exotic animals with the Trump boys?

How do you feel about relatives visiting? Are you for it or would you rather get a colonic?

When do you want to retire? Early at 40 or do you want to work to the grave?

Do you invest conservatively or are you an aggressive "Bernie Madoff-return-wanting" somebody?

What kind of lifestyle materially do you hope to achieve? Is driving a used Nissan Altima sufficient or must you have the latest Range Rover?

Do you want to compete in couples marathons or is channel surfing on the couch the most active you need to be?

Is smoking a definitive no or do you let loose on 4/20?

What is your chicken preference? Not on the plate, baked, or double fried in lard?