What is the ruling on a wife's living situation with her husband who neglects her emotionally and sexually, and what should she do about it?
Allah commanded husbands to treat their wives well, and prophetic hadiths have been narrated emphasizing good treatment of women and enjoining care for them.
To deal with the current situation: 1. The first key: Continuously supplicate to Allah and seek His help. 2. The second key: Open and honest communication with the husband, gently and in a non-accusatory tone. 3. The third key: Exert effort in beautifying oneself for the husband and improving one's appearance and communication. 4. The fourth key: Understand the husband's specific love language and use it with patience and perseverance. 5. The fifth key: Recall the husband's good qualities, praise them, and show appreciation. 6. The sixth key: Continue to fulfill the husband's rights and strive to make the relationship successful.
These keys require patience and persistence. It is also advised to direct emotional and psychological energy towards the children and their upbringing, and for the wife to have her own life that includes worship, learning, hobbies, social relationships, and caring for the children, as this contributes to her happiness and increases her value in her husband's eyes.
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