Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.14.19
SB 3.14.19
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yām āhur ātmano hy ardhaṁ śreyas-kāmasya mānini yasyāṁ sva-dhuram adhyasya pumāṁś carati vijvaraḥ
Translation
O respectful one, a wife is so helpful that she is called the better half of a man's body because of her sharing in all auspicious activities. A man can move without anxiety entrusting all responsibilities to his wife.