Apart from the ravishingly great features these siblings get from their parents, courtesy of them coming first, and research supports me, there are a million other reasons firstborns make ideal partners. Here are just a few of them.

They are stable.

They have known love and so will treat you right. For a while, firstborn children are alone with the family, enjoying all the emotional and material resources that the parents have to offer. They have plenty of love, so imagine how much they can give.

They are responsible.

They will not forget to pick you up on date night, they will tip the waiter and they will not forget when you have to be home after the date. Chances are, they will keep a record of your special days just because it’s a skill they have been perfecting since the day they were born. Sure, they enjoyed the privilege of coming first and having all the resources showered on them, but they have known the toil that comes with the position too, and have learned greatly from this.

They are ambitious.

Who doesn’t like a visionary for a better half? These guys most of the time grow up knowing their actions set the bar for the rest of the family, so they aim for bigger and better things from life. This is not only a great motivator to stay with them, but also to better yourself every day.

They are structured.

They plan and execute. They will be there when you need them because they plan to be there as soon as the date to be there is announced. Disappointments from structured people are rare.

They are cautious.

The reserved nature of most firstborns makes them careful when getting into new situations. They will not push you in the way of an oncoming bus, and they will protect you from impending danger. They can be mini-parents this way, but they are great speed governors when it comes to new experiences that bring possible dangers in our lives.

They are understanding.

If they have younger siblings, they have seen it all and most times have taken care of it all. Sometimes, you do not have to speak for them to know you are not fine. They have the best reactions to some tragedies you might face in your life -- they are not afraid of tears or the silent treatment that they might undeservedly receive from you when you are not fine. Since they have seen it all, they understand most of it.

They have a great self-esteem.

They have grown up without feeling the awkwardness that sometimes comes from the middle child position or the neediness that is sometimes associated with the last position. They have grown up without competition and so have been able to explore and discover their niche and what it stands for. People with good self-esteem will generally treat others better because they are able to see others’ value since they have discovered his or her own.

Still thinking about whether or not you should go ahead and ask a firstborn out? You are missing out big time!