Meaning of the word "happy wife, happy life" in English

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happy wife, happy life

US /ˈhæpi waɪf, ˈhæpi laɪf/
UK /ˈhæpi waɪf, ˈhæpi laɪf/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that if a man's wife is satisfied and content, his own life will be peaceful and pleasant

Example:
I always make sure to help with the chores; you know what they say: happy wife, happy life.
He bought her flowers just to keep the peace—happy wife, happy life.