Short answer
A successful balance requires clear expectations, mutual cooperation and realistic planning rather than assuming that one spouse will carry every responsibility.
Islamic Guidance
What Islam teaches
Islam encourages good treatment, cooperation and fulfilment of rights within marriage.
Practical Guidance
What you can consider
Divide responsibilities according to circumstances, ability and mutual agreement. Revisit arrangements when work, health or children change the situation.
Sources
Qur'an 30:21; Qur'an 4:19; Sahih Muslim.