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What are the rights of a wife upon her husband who prioritizes his family over her, divulges her secrets to them, and brings his sister or other female relatives along when he goes out with her?

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Among the wife's rights upon her husband are intimate relations conducted with kindness and good treatment. The husband's disclosing his wife's secrets and complaints to his family contradicts Islamic directives, and he is akin to a slanderer if he spoils the affection between the wife and his family.

As for the husband taking food from his family, it is a normal matter, but its repetition in a way that provokes the wife is not appropriate.

The husband should allocate a portion of his time for his wife and children to socialize with them and bring joy to their hearts, while ensuring to go out for outings with the family and allow space for the private family, and being cautious about being lenient in mixing during family gatherings.

Patience, understanding, and mutual advice between the spouses using a kind approach are recommended to avoid discord.

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