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Husbands are encouraged to love their wives genuinely, not as peers or best friends, but as helpmates who respect the natural order. Wives, in turn, are urged to appreciate their husbands for who they are and for their role as protectors and providers. This mutual recognition is believed to create harmony and happiness—a sentiment echoed through references to historical and religious texts.

The Role of Societal Norms and Media

There’s a critique of modern societal norms, especially the influence of social media and popular culture, which often promote individualism, entitlement, and a distorted image of beauty and success. Women’s inflated self-esteem and their perception of sexual value are seen as detrimental, fostering dissatisfaction and unrealistic expectations in relationships.