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How can a wife deal with a husband who prefers his maternal uncle's family over her, disrespects her, disbelieves her, has isolated her from his family, does not maintain his prayers, and does not care for her, and how can she protect her marital life?

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A wife must advise her husband who does not maintain his prayers and remind him of the seriousness of his actions. If he responds, then all is well; otherwise, she should seek a divorce from him. Regarding the interference of the husband's relatives, the principle in marital life is independence and non-interference from family. It is not permissible for the husband to prioritize his family over his wife or to insult her in front of them. The wife is advised to be patient with the husband's relatives and to overlook their mistakes. If their harm intensifies, she can withdraw from them and limit interactions to what is necessary to maintain ties and prevent problems.

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