Actually I've done this both ways, I'm flexable.Of course I can cook, do laundry, wash dishes etc.Somebody had to do this stuff in between mom and wife, hell, I can even sew.I enjoyed being house husband and was damn good at it.The wife prefered it when I worked and she stayed home even though she always made more money than I did.So nice guy that I am, here I am at work while she's probably just rolling out of bed or still on her first cup of coffee.
Awww, and I was gonna invite you to my next quilting bee! :)
PS if most guys would just learn to do dishes and do them every chance they get they'll be shocked at the positive effect that will have on a relationship.