The Secret of a Successful Family Life by Maulana Waiduddin Khan - page 59

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Mutual Trust
W
HEN ANY
TASK
is assigned to two people, mutual
trust between the two is required for the successful
completion of the task. Mutual trust between a
husband and wife is essential to successfully build
a home. No good home is ever built without the
existence of mutual trust between a husband and
a wife.
One may ask why mutual trust is lacking
between most couples. It is because neither is
completely committed towards the other in their
relationship, despite being married. Such a
relationship that is lacking in commitment results
in the formation of a psychological barrier
between husband and wife. Therefore, both are
responsible for this lack of mutual trust in their
relationship.
The woman’s fault lies in her failing to adapt
to and identify herself with her new family, her
husband’s family. She continues to cling to her
own parents. Her failure to adapt to her new
family is reflected in her words and actions, and
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