Your Man May Be a Great Partner but Is He Going to Be a Great Dad?

You may have found Mr. Right... However, according to a new article there are several signs to keep an eye our for that will let you know whether or not he will be a great father. Don't deny it, when you start dating a guy it's usually rather early in the relationship that you start thinking about what kind of "family man" he is going to be. You don't have to be ready for kids to think that way, and here's a secret, guys do this as well. According to Elite Daily, it's how we are able to "open up" to allow for a deeper connection with our partner. They also have a list of ways you can tell what kind of father your man is going to be before the crib midgets come along.

He Pays Attention to the Little Things

The fact that he remembers your sister’s birthday or appreciates when you make coffee in the morning means he won’t trivialize the small, but important moments in your baby’s life.

When your child is begging for Dad to see his unimpressive snail collection, your hubby won’t brush it off as unimportant. To him, it’s those seemingly irrelevant, everyday acts of love that make his life so much better.

He's Playful

He already loves making silly “Dad jokes,” so he’s well-prepared to entertain your daughter’s carpool. A fun, lighthearted boyfriend won’t be too cool to play tea party or too serious to kiss goodnight Mrs. Sparkles the Ballerina Bear.

Those sweet times when he pins you down and relentlessly tickles you until you are both winded are the times when you can imagine him doing the same with your kids.

He's Nursed Your Brutal Hangovers Back to Health

He’s not just your tough, macho protector. He also possesses a very nurturing and warm side. He’ll be a great dad because he wants to take care of the people he loves and will patiently listen to you complaining of a monster headache.

He can even stomach watching you drunkenly puke at 4 am. This guy is a keeper.

He Can Totally Manage Breakfast for Dinner

The best dads are the ones who bend the rules for their children. He doesn’t have to cook by the books, but at least he can whip up his secret egg recipe that your kids will think is special because daddy made it.

He’ll let them stay up past bedtime on New Year’s and wear tutus to school and watch age-inappropriate cartoons because he knows that that’s what dads are for!