Here is a list of rankings for husbands set by Zenkoku Teishu Kanpaku Kyokai:

1st dan: Is still in love with his wife after three years of marriage.

2nd dan: Does a good job helping with housework.

3rd dan: Has never cheated on his wife -- or his wife has never caught him cheating.

4th dan: Can practice a "ladies first" policy.

5th dan: Can take a walk with his wife while holding hands.

6th dan: Can listen to his wife seriously.

7th dan: Can solve problems between his wife and his mother in one night.

8th dan: Can say "thank you" without hesitation.

9th dan: Can say "sorry" without fear.

10th dan: Can say "I love you" without embarrassment.


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