Is it permissible to fondle one's wife by massaging her feet in front of her mother, as a gesture of appreciation, given that she does not expose her awrah (private parts)?
Good companionship is required between spouses to increase intimacy and affection, as Allah Almighty says: "And live with them honorably." This includes kind words and good deeds, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The best of you is the best to his family, and I am the best among you to my family."
What the questioner mentioned about joking and playfully interacting is not forbidden by . However, doing so in front of the wife's mother depends on custom, and whether it is normally considered a cause for shyness or not. The general principle is to avoid anything that offends modesty and is customarily a cause for shyness, so spouses should not do such things in front of people.
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