What does the Bible say about being a Christian wife?

In countless christian teaching venues,  men are told how to be biblical husbands. These teachings usually point out men's short comings and how to avoid them by modeling Christ and the church.  I very seldom, if ever, hear the same approach taken in teachings for women.  When the issue for wives is addressed, it usually involves showing women how to deal with unbiblical issues presented by husbands.  These teachings for women never seem to address the unbiblical things that wives do and how they should behave biblically. Seldom do you hear of a teaching for men that involves the same approach given to women.  I've have never personally heard of a teaching that addresses wives shortcomings and how men should deal with them.  So, what does the bible say about being a christian wife, using the same teaching approach that is applied to men? 

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked October 08 2013 • julie stetson