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What can be done to resolve the marital problem of a wife neglecting her husband due to the burdens of motherhood and childcare, and the resulting deterioration in her relationship with her husband?

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In summary: The wife has great rights over the husband, and the wife's bad character and failure to give him his rights may lead to divorce, or taking another wife, or mistreating her. To cure impatience, it is recommended to reflect on its consequences, meditate on the reward of the patient, practice patience, and adopt righteous role models. To cure bad character, it is recommended to reflect on its good and bad consequences, supplicate, strive against the self, and emulate the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. To cure lack of knowledge, it is recommended to learn, especially regarding the husband's rights. To cure lack of faith, it is recommended to refer to the causes and cure for weak faith. The wife must beautify and adorn herself for her husband, and if she does not, he has the right to discipline her. It is recommended to repent, apologize to the husband, and improve the situation with him to preserve the marital life.

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