Signs You'll Make Great Parents Together

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Too many couples have a child to fix a bad relationship as if it’s the kid’s responsibility to fix two adults who never took the responsibility of fixing themselves. Sure. That will work. Actually, it’s the responsibility of parents to only welcome a child into a very stable home. That’s why only stable couples make good parents. You can try a practice run by doing some babysitting together or adopting a pet, but there is nothing that will prepare you for the real thing besides the real thing. So go through a checklist: do you and your partner have these qualities that will make you good parents?

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You know what’s in your bank accounts

You both have a pretty good idea of what’s in your bank account at any given moment. Bills no longer take you by surprise–you don’t come close to facing overdraw charges.

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You’re planners

You use calendars and planners. You never say yes to anything before checking your calendar. You purchase tickets and make reservations in advance.

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You think of little details

You pack snacks because you know they will be too expensive at the concert. You bring phone chargers so you’re never lost without a GPS.

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Your apartment is clean

If you can’t keep your apartment clean, you can’t keep a toddler from sticking all sorts of hazardous items in his mouth.

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You’re never late on rent

It’s not even a mad dash to turn it in anymore. You’re organized: you have envelopes with the month of rent pinned up by the front door.

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You can take constructive criticism

You don’t freak out if your partner suggests you clean off the bathroom mirror more. Parenting will be filled with constructive criticism–you can’t fight about it.

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You always think of each other

You never go to the grocery store without thinking, “Does my partner need anything?” You’ll need that mentality for parenting.

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You can handle the unexpected

If you go to the airport to realize your flight was yesterday, you don’t panic. You take a deep breath and strategize.

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You don’t fight about the movie or restaurant

You don’t really care what the event or activity is. Good–because you won’t get to choose the movie when you have kids!

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You spend with the other person in mind

You don’t make large purchases without consulting your partner. You save money to have nice dinners together, rather than splurge on yourself.

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You cannot be embarrassed

There is no way you could feel embarrassed in front of your partner. He has seen you be totally gross and that’s OK. When you have kids, you’ll change poopy diapers together.

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You’ve never screamed at each other

If you and your partner scream at each other, throw dishes or hurt each other, you cannot be parents. You should probably be in therapy instead of in a relationship.

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You’ve never lied to each other

You need honesty if you’re going to be good parents. You can’t lie about whether or not the kid already had dinner or if you remember his doctor’s appointment.