10 Men You'd Be Proud to Bring Home to Your Parents

These guys come parent-approved!

Dating is hard. Finding someone you like and can get along with and develop a relationship with is no easy feat, especially in this day and age. What's even harder?

Making sure your parents like him, too.

Look, we've all fallen for a bad boy here and there, and they have their purpose, but they're not going to last in the long run. Here are 10 types of guys you should be on the hunt for if you want to bring him home to your parents.

1. The Caretaker

He's nurturing and he'll make you soup when you get sick with no complaints. He's also empathetic and knows how to listen, and mom especially will be a big fun of how he treats you.

2. The Dreamer

He has ideas too big for this world and he can't be put into a box. He's a big-picture thinker and will pay attention to the overall scheme of your relationship.

3. The Foreigner

Since he's from a different country, he's cultured. He can teach you and your family about different ways of doing things. He may have been born in the same country as you, but his heritage lets you be a little more open-minded.

4. The Careerist

He likes what he does and makes good money doing it. He can pull his financial weight in the relationship and isn't afraid to work hard for what he wants.

5. The Thinker

He may be quiet, but when he talks, he's insightful and engaging. He can hold his own in a conversation with the parentals, which earns him major points.

6. The Comedian

Everyone loves a good laugh, and nothing helps disarm a potentially awkward first meeting than a well delivered joke.

7. The Planner

While he doesn't have to outline your entire future, if your special guy talks about upcoming plans (trips, moves, etc.) he's showing that he wants to stick around for a while.

8. The Sweetheart

He's thoughtful, affectionate and loves to make you happy. Your parents will see how he makes you light up and love him for it.

9. The Traveler

He's cultured, adventurous and sexy. He's a free spirit, but the fact that he wants you in his life to be a part of the ride makes him a winner in mom and dad's book.

10. The Family Man

Family is important to him. He's close with his relatives and doesn't mind talking about it. This bodes well if you decide to start a family of your own!