Do you think that the health and well-being of each spouse is the reflection of the care he/she receives ?

Question

from the wife/husband? Including his overall appearance (clothing, weight, etc.?).

Or is everyone responsible for himself?

Answer 1

Most likely yes........but the physical, psychological and other make ups of the person also reflect these things.....so.........not sure.

Answer 2

Everyone is responsible for himself, but that also includes making sure that the person you are with treats you with kindness, love, and respect.  No one can hurt or disrespect you unless you allow them to do it.  it is up to you to protect yourself from allowing those things to happen.  (Self Preservation)

Answer 3

In my cultural background - yes, it's mainly the reflection of your marital state of affairs.

There's a well established opinion that girls are responsible for their general well being until married; from then on it's their husband and their relationship that is being reflected in her.

It stems from the preconception that women are easily influenced by their love life and being the more sensitive s*x, they will take upon themselves more of both good&bad times in life.

It's also one of the reasons why women don't age well here: they get married, get into the rut and reconcile themselves (unfortunately so) with the lack of motivation to be who they really are - not someone's wife. When they become mothers, the state is worsened, as they just love to play the role of a victim to their offspring.

Of course this works the other way too: your husband (much like your children) is your responsibility, your mirror as the saying goes.

But I come from a traditional society, and even here things are changing. Not too fast, but they are.