Autolycos;
I heard a different version, given by the groom at his weddig speech.

He said they'd agreed that he'd make all the big decisions, & she would take the smaller, less important ones.
(deathly quiet from all females present, including bride & brides mother).

He continued "So I'll decide things like whether we support the war in XX, who is going to win the big match, & whether the government is doing enough about disaster relief; and she will decide things like, where we live, who our friends are...