What is the way to deal with a husband's repeated criticism of his wife's appearance and looks, his rejection of her means to improve her appearance, knowing that she does not have the time for that, and his claim that criticism is his right?
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The expenses of housing, food, drink, and clothing are obligatory upon the husband, and the wife is not obliged to provide for anyone except her children in case of the husband's indigence. Her assistance to her husband is a benevolent act that should not be met with ill-treatment. It is not permissible for the husband to mock his family or hurt their feelings, as this contradicts living together in kindness. Satan strives to make lawful things seem unappealing to a person and to beautify unlawful things for him, so he must repent and lower his gaze. There is no perfect wife, and the husband should not see his wife's flaws while overlooking his own.
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