 The Talmud states that a man should love his wife as much as he loves himself, and honour her "more" than he honours himself; indeed, one who honours his wife was said, by the classical rabbis, to be rewarded with wealth.Similarly, a husband was expected to discuss with his wife any worldly matters that might arise in his life.The Talmud forbids a husband from being overbearing to his household, and domestic abuse by him was also condemned.