Sunan an-Nasa'i - Book 26, Hadith 71
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It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet said: "Seek the permission of women with regard to marriage." It was said: "What if a virgin is too shy and remains silent?" He said: "That is her permission."
How the Prophet ص modelled this behaviour here
Honoring & Consulting
“Seek the permission of women with regard to marriage.”
Honors and respects his wife as a dignified partner; values, seeks and acts on her opinion and counsel.