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May I add one tidbit of Torah insight that is truly appropriate?
We are told that the creation of Chava was premised upon ???? ?? ??? ?????. By way of simple translation, what is precisely meant by ????
I propose the following. We recite in davening three times a day, ??? ???? ?????? ????. These three descriptors of Hashem refer to different roles that He takes when we seek His help. ??? is when we can do something ourselves to get out of trouble, but require assistance from outside ourselves. ????? is the salvation we need when we are completely powerless ourselves, where Divine intervention is all that will work. ??? refers to the prevention and ongoing protection so that we do not get into the troubles in the first place.
Now we might understand ??? ????? a bit differently. Chava was created to “assist” Odom, not to serve him. The husband who expects his wife’s service is not actualizing the will of Hashem, who intended to have Chava serve as an assistant to Odom.
The practical message here is that one who wants his wife to chip in more to the household chores should invite her to join him n the process. Making it a team effort is far more conducive to a healthy relationship than watching from the sofa how she washes the floor.