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Originally Posted by Munchkin03
I don't mean material possessions. It's really nice to come home to a place where the beds are made, things are clean, and you know that someone, out of love, cares enough about the home, and the people inside of it, to make sure that things are clean and a good meal will be made, etc. That, not what "stuff" you have, defines quality of life.
So, yes, having one person--regardless of gender--at home does increase the quality of life.
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However, it's not necessary for one person to stay home for these things to happen -- there are other options. If both people work a reasonable number of hours (say, 40 instead of 70 per week) and they choose a small house close to work instead of a McMansion way out in the 'burbs, they may well have time to do the things you mention. Some people don't care about beds being made and would prefer to order takeout or go to a restaurant -- and hey, some people think having 900 crappy cars is where it's at and that material possessions matter more than anything else.
Quality of life and what's important is, as always, different for everyone.