According to Buddhist teaching,The responsibilities of husbands and wives.

 

Responsibilities of a husband

Cherish and honour his wife

Mutual respect

Be faithful

Give her authority to run the household

Support her wish to beautify herself

Responsibilities of a wife

Good housekeeping

Maintain good interpersonal relationships in the family

Be faithful

Wise management of home finances

Skilful and diligent

.....Sigalovada Sutta......

Husband and Wife.....

According to Buddhist teaching, in a marriage, the husband can expect the following qualities from his wife:

 Love

Attentiveness

 Family obligations

 Faithfulness

Child-care

Thrift

The provision of meals

To calm him down when he is upset

Sweetness in everything

....In return, the wife’s expectation from husband is:.....

Tenderness

Courtesy

Sociability

Security

Fairness

Loyalty

Honesty

Good companionship

Moral support

Apart from these emotional and sensual aspects, the couple will have to take care of day-to-day living conditions, family budget and social obligations. Thus, mutual consultations between the husband and wife on all family problems would help to create an atmosphere of trust and understanding in resolving whatever issues that may arise.

The Wife...!

In advising women about their role in married life, the Buddha appreciated that the peace and harmony of a home rested largely on a woman. His advice was realistic and practical when he explained a good number of day-to-day characteristics which a woman should or should not cultivate. On diverse occasions, the Buddha counseled that a wife should:

1 Not harbor evil thoughts against her husband;

2 Not be cruel, harsh or domineering;

3 Not be spendthrift but should be economical and live within her means;

4 Guard and save her husband’s hard-earned earnings and property;

5 Always be attentive and chaste in mind and action;

6 Be faithful and harbor no thought of any adulterous acts;

7 Be refined in speech and polite in action;

8 Be kind, industrious and hardworking;

9 Be thoughtful and compassionate towards her husband, and her attitude should equate that of a mother’s love and concern for the protection of her only son;

10Be modest and respectful;

11Bbe cool, calm and understanding — serving not only as a wife but also as a friend and advisor when the need arises.

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