Hmmm IMO Neither Diana nor Mother Theresa wanted to be on that pedastal. As for spouses putting each other on a pedastal, I say, please don't! Pedastal sitting is greatly overrated!

As has been mentioned here, we place someone on a pedastal because we truly do not see them as they are, but as we see them. It is a fault of our own deceptive perception! They can do no wrong, we must honor every word they say, or at least refer to it when we are puzzled. We excuse their shortcomings (if we see any at all!)

For a healthy view, we need to see others as they truly are, "warts and all." Then we need to accept them: shortcomings and all. I have often been questioned by another when we discuss someone else with regards to their ability to perfom a certain job, that I am being too critical. I explain that one needs to be open about abilities and inabilities, and run from there... that way we know each other, can work as a team without rebuke. If I know your weaknesses and you know mine, and we agree to fill in for each other, that's really best!

If I place you on a pedastal I am alienating you, and disallowing you to function as a normal human being, "warts and all."