Well Cornellian, let me tell u, it actually depends on the culture, relegion and such..etc. The wife must have the right to provide her personal opinion either good or bad, marriage is all about sharing, consulting each other,equality to think of it. I personally will only marry a guy who'd understand me and actually considers my opinions, decisions, thoughts..etc. Yet some people think not. i guess life isn't fair, i can tell u that..