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I've been with Latifat for about 2 decades and not once has she raised her voice at me. Not in courtship, not in marriage. The respect has always been topnotch even when I have not been so. She humbles herself and generally listens when I talk. She is not perfect, far from it, neither am I but this is a deliberate effort from her because I know I can be annoying sometimes (okay maybe a bit more)
I know respect is earned and I try to do my bit but I'm not about to deceive myself that I earned this much.
Asked, she'd tell you
"I respect you because you are my husband and for as long as I find you worthy of being my husband then I'd respect you. Beyond that, I do it for myself because this is who I want to be. A wife and person generally that's respectful".
A person cannot have it all but it is important, despite what seems like a new age, to not forget our basic values.
You can be growth oriented, enlightened, fun, modern and all but still be respectful to your husband.
I know this is the point people go "what about a case where...."
Stop and ask yourself if you are a respectful wife first.
There's a lot of good online but let's also not pretend like there isn't a lot of negativity going on.
So many spaces, people can come on and spew one sided narratives and suddenly get support to throw up worse character at home.
Understand, that despite all the hip, funk and whatever, only a wife who is respectful and humble will be celebrated and given it all.
"But what about a case where...."
Sister, begin from yourself and be a respectful, humble wife first. Tame your words and be good, then see how that goes.
It's 2023, yes and being a respectful wife is still fashionable and beneficial. Don't let any false narrative sway you and lose you a good home.
- The reality with chores is different, there’s no super spouse or super worker. It’s your home too, you have to contribute if you both are to stand a chance of making things easier.
Believe in yourself and your dreams then action them with plans and leave the rest to your Lord.
- New interactions may come with chances of infidelity. Stay focused and remember you have a family. There would be many single people who have free spaces you can go to. Take it easy and go home instead. Its cheaper, better and complication free.
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- Work schedule may seek to keep you apart as you chase the bills. Please allow yourself quality time together. Many spend weeks and months without sleeping together on the same bed because as one person is getting home, the other is off to work
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- Find the nearest place of worship and establish a connection there. You will find this very beneficial with your spirituality in a society that may not really encourage you in that direction. You’d also find like minded people there to help you in times of need.
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- You or your spouse may struggle to adjust and be going through emotional spikes and dips. Work out a way to be there as a team. Also, be deliberate about having POSITIVE support structure around you e.g friends, family and colleagues.
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- Money dynamics may change and the person who used to earn lower may become higher or even sole earner. Create a connect in humility, loyalty and fairness. Have a financial model because bills hit differently. You will grow faster (e.g mortgage) if you do it together.
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- Understand the rules of marriage in the new country. Many have gotten into trouble with the law thinking it’s business as usual especially during marital conflicts. Understand too what it means before you call the cops on your spouse. It’s hard to recover from that.
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Japa will affect your marriage too, know what you’re getting into.
- Plan to go with your spouse, else plan how you’d sustain the spark and connection while you work on a feasible plan. Distance creates cracks that end many marriages
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Raise a child, (generation), that loves God not one that loves, fears or respect you, You'll see all these traits manifest in them. Watch as they unravel.