how will i know?

im sitting here having a relaxing sunday afternoon with the other half and our daughter. and i am watching them play. this is always one of the best things i have witnessed. my daughter playing with her father. she lights up like the rockerfeller christmas tree during their time together. i am so glad that i found someone who cherishes his children the way that a man should. they wear each other out to the point that they are both sleep together.i pose this question to my women: what are the things that we look for in our men that classify them as being a good father? how closely do we watch them and their words and actions before we say this is the man i wanna bear children with. i have know my other half for almost a total of 10 years but have been in a relationship with him for 6. we have been through some definite changes that would have torn other relationships to pieces but we weathered our storms and came out more united and stronger than ever. And all this before our daughter came last year. we get with these men that are useful and good for nothing then seem surprised when they arent all that we expected them to be. how long do you think we should take getting to know a person before we canaccurately judge wether or not this is someone we should consider buliding a life aqnd family with. i will willingly admit that i amyself am guilty of the same mistakes. but when i found someone who i could see myself raising my family with i took hold of it and have been holding tight for the last few years. how will we ever honestly know when its right. i cant speak for you all but i can say that for myself it was just a feeling that felt right. anyway i have to go now because the natives are sharpening the pitchforks if i dont get some dinner on the table soon. pray for me