3rd direction: As a husband, one should honor and support one’s wife,

who is likened to the “rearward direction,” as follows:

1. One honors her in accordance with her status as wife.

2. One does not look down on her.

3. One does not commit adultery.

4. One gives her control of household concerns.

5. One gives her occasional gifts of ornaments and clothing.

A wife supports her husband by:

1. Keeping the household tidy.

2. Helping the relatives and friends of both sides.

3. Not committing adultery.

4. Safeguarding any wealth that has been acquired.

5. Being diligent in all her work

Buddhist Discipline - Law 3, Fourth Direction