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Do Not Resent Your Spouse

Difficulty:
Easy
Just a habit change
sahih

The Sunnah

The Prophet ﷺ said: "A believing man should not hate a believing woman; if he dislikes one of her traits, he will be pleased with another."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1469

The Science

Focusing on a spouse's good qualities rather than fixating on faults sustains contentment and gratitude in marriage.

How to Practice

1

When annoyed, remind yourself of your spouse's good qualities

2

Do not let one flaw overshadow many virtues

3

Express appreciation regularly

4

Forgive small shortcomings

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