Try these gentle shifts today and see how much lighter, calmer, and more connected your relationship can feel.

Assalamu Alaikum Reader,


Going through a hard season doesn’t always look like a big fight or a clear “problem.”


Sometimes it shows up quietly.

Sometimes it means we check out.

Sometimes we want it easy on one aspect — and often that “aspect” ends up being our husbands.


And when that happens, it feels easier to say:

“I don’t want to be held accountable right now.”


But in reality, this is when being loving and understanding feels the most difficult.


💔 Forgiveness feels heavy.

💔 Letting go of expectations — even the bare minimum — feels impossible.

💔 And patience feels like a test you don’t have the energy for.

Here’s what you should remind yourself in those moments:

🌸 You and your husband are on the same team. The stress, the transitions, the messiness — they’re part of your journey, but they don’t have to cost you the person you’re becoming.

🌸 While you practice tolerance, don’t swing to extremes — neither guilt nor disrespect.

🌸 When couple time is low, and stress is high for both of you, pause and ask yourself:

➡️ Is the person and the relationship more important, or the task at hand?

➡️ Will this even matter tomorrow — or in a year’s time?


Most times, the answer is clear.


And then remember the beautiful hadith: Losing an argument is still a win.

Because Allah has promised a house in Jannah for the one who gives up argument, even when they are right.


Choosing peace saves you from turning your home into a battlefield. It saves you from getting stuck in the cycle of “why did this even happen?”


If you are struggling to feel at ease in your marriage right now, please don’t carry this alone.

One Conversation can change how you feel about your marriage!

I am offering Clarity Calls — a safe space to release the weight on your heart, gain perspective, and feel calmer in your relationship.


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With duas for ease and barakah in your marriage,

Insiya


Insiyaar.com


Insiya Abdur Raheem

I am Insiya, a Mental Health Coach, wife, and mom of three little ones, passionate about helping Muslim women live with authenticity and purpose. Born in the Middle East, raised in India, and now living in Canada, I bring a unique perspective shaped by diverse cultures and nearly a decade of experience in counseling, training, and psychological support. With a master’s in Psychology, my work centers on helping women connect with their true values, set healthy boundaries, and nurture their relationships as acts of worship. Through mindset shifts, inner work, and faith-aligned actions, I invite you to join me in creating a life filled with Barakah, connection, and growth.