While Yiras Shamayim and learning are good attributes that a son-in law should have but for a long lasting marriage someone who has a good heart and gets along with people might be better. With the high number of people getting divorce it is important to have someone with a good heart and knows how to calm down the situation. Likewise someone who works has a lot to lose in a divorce and so is less likely to divorce and if there is one will give a get in fear of financial penalties. While a learner has no incentive to stay in the marriage or give a get as it’s all his wife’s money.
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