What makes someone marriage material depends a lot on when and how they grew up. Gen Xers and baby boomers have very different ideas about what makes someone marriage material than Gen Z and millennials do. What different generations think actually makes someone marriage material:Gen Z and millennials think marriage material is someone who respects their independenceYounger generations don't always see rigid timelines, traditional loyalty, or gender roles as marriage material. Gen X and boomers often see marriage material as someone who's loyal and committed for lifeOlder generations often have a more traditional view of what makes someone marriage material. AdvertisementIn the end, marriage material depends on the person, not just their generationMuch like money habits, style, and family dynamics, ideas of marriage material are personal first.