Sunan an-Nasa'i - Book 26, Hadith 36 View on sunnah.com →
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "It was said to the Messenger of Allah: 'Which woman is best?' He said: 'The one who makes him happy when he looks at her, obeys him when he commands her, and she does not go against his wishes with regard to herself nor her wealth.'"

How the Prophet ﷺ modelled 3 behaviours here

Cultivating Tranquility

“The one who makes him happy when he looks at her, obeys him when he commands her, and she does not go against his wishes with regard to herself nor her wealth.”

Allowing him time to decompress when he walks through the door and greeting him with warmth rather than immediate demands.

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This hadith also models: Fierce Loyalty Intentional Self Care
Fierce Loyalty

“She does not go against his wishes with regard to herself nor her wealth.”

Protecting the marriage by maintaining complete transparency with devices and refusing to spend time alone with men outside your immediate family.

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Intentional Self Care

“The one who makes him happy when he looks at her, obeys him when he commands her, and she does not go against his wishes with regard to herself nor her wealth.”

Taking care of your own physical health and appearance as a way to honor yourself and your marriage.

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This hadith also models: Cultivating Tranquility Fierce Loyalty
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