What is your advice to a wife who is going through marital problems and argues with her husband in front of their daughter, and her husband does not consult her and prefers to seek advice from his brother, and dislikes her consulting her mother due to their poor relationship? And how should the husband act if his mother insults his wife in his home, taking into consideration that she had insulted him before? And what is the ruling of Islamic law on the mother's instinct, and is there a father's instinct in Islam? And what should be done if the husband sees flaws in his wife's character?
To minimize marital problems in front of children, spouses are advised to reduce criticism and arguments, and to postpone discussions until they are alone. The husband should realize that woman was created from a rib, and that straightening her entirely is not possible; he should therefore deal with her gently. The wife should not respond to criticism with stubbornness, but rather with gentleness and tact, and she should endure her husband's anger and avoid situations that cause tension, for there is great virtue in this. The wife should not frequently discuss her husband's aspirations with him, but rather express admiration for his opinion, as this reduces animosity. Consulting the wife is not obligatory for the husband, and temperaments vary among people, so the wife should appreciate this and understand that the mother's instinct might be disturbed by unstable social perceptions, so it should not be relied upon unless she is balanced. The husband should be kind to his mother-in-law and treat her well, and the wife should consider her husband's dislike of her consulting her mother to avoid complicating disputes.
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