Sunan an-Nasa'i - Book 27, Hadith 52

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It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "When the following was revealed: 'But if you desire Allah and His Messenger,' the Prophet came and started with me. He said: 'O 'Aishah, I am going to say something to you and you do not have to rush (to make a decision) until you consult your parents.'" She said: "He knew, by Allah, that my parents would never tell me to leave him. Then he recited to me: 'O Prophet! Say to your wives: If you desire the life of this world, and its glitter.'" "I said: 'Do I need to consult my parents concerning this? I desire Allah and His Messenger.'"

How the Prophet ص modelled 2 behaviours here

Gentleness & Kind Speech

“O 'Aishah, I am going to say something to you and you do not have to rush (to make a decision) until you consult your parents.”

Is gentle and soft toward his wife in word and deed; speaks kindly and never with harshness, insult, or contempt.