The book of Genesis, we learn about the creation of our first parents. Adam and Eve. In Chapter 2:18 it reads, "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helpmeet for him."

The definition of the word helpmeet is - "a helpful companion or partner, especially one's husband or wife." I think it important to recognize a few things here. A man and a woman are equal partners. In the depictions we see of Adam and Eve, they are always walking side by side, not one in front of the other, but literally and figuratively, side by side, supporting and encouraging one another. God has created it this way for a divine purpose. In, "The Family, A Proclamation to the World," it states: "By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners." 

Though we have different abilities and responsibilities, as husband and wife, we are commanded to support one another in our roles. As we do so we will witness many blessing as stated in this excerpt by Richard G. Miller,

"Parents… should love and respect each other, and treat each other with respectful decorum and kindly regard all the time. The husband should treat his wife with the utmost
courtesy and respect. The husband should never insult her; he should never speak slightly of her, but should always hold her in the highest esteem in the home, in the presence of their children… The wife, also, should treat the husband with the greatest respect and courtesy. Her words to him should not be keen and cutting and sarcastic. She should not pass slurs or insinuations at him… Then it will be easy for the parents to instill into the hearts of their children not only love for their fathers and their mothers, not only respect and courtesy towards their parents but love and courtesy and deference between the children at home ."(Joseph F.
Smith, Gospel Doctrine, pp. 283–284).

As I have tried to do this in my own marriage, it has brought a sweet spirit into our home and family. I am not perfect but as I put forth my best efforts, I recognize the difference it makes. Mutual love and respect for one another teach many lessons that are best learned and practiced in our homes.

                                                                                                                                                            References:

Miller, Richard B., “Who Is the Boss? Power Relationships in Families.” BYU Conference on Family Life, Brigham Young University, March 28, 2009