One of the best ways to ensure a good atmosphere between husband and wife is a good attitude, hence Islam placed an important emphasis on this matter. Both husband and wife must be patient with each other, as everyone makes mistakes, and patience is most needed with those you live and interact with the most. A man should avoid getting angry with his wife over something he dislikes, as he may find other qualities he appreciates, and should balance the two Some ways to treat one’s wife well include overlooking faults and refraining from constant rebuke, except in matters of obligations towards Allah.

Drinking one’s wife’s milk has no effect and does not create the relationship of mahram because the breastfeeding which has an effect is that which consists of five feedings or more within the first two years, before weaning.

There is nothing in the Shari`ah to indicate how often the husband and wife make love because this varies according to circumstances and personal preferences.

The answer may be found in a hadith narrated by Muslim: “By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, there is no man who calls his wife to his bed and she refuses, but the One Who is above the heavens [i.e. Allah] will be angry with her, until he (her husband) is pleased with her.”