In Islam, the wife must obey her husband because men are more able to bear this responsibility, just as women are more able than men to take care of the children and the household affairs. Also, men are obliged to spend on their wives; the wife does not have to work or earn a living.

In Islam, it is permissible for the couple to sleep naked. If spouses embrace each other whilst sleeping, this does not necessitate ghusl so long as hugging does not lead to emission of semen or intercourse. For more, please see the detailed answer.