Three types of families.
In a troubled family, everyone fights for their own solution, not because they think it's reasonable, but because they don't know how to give in. Partners blame each other, are afraid to give in and look weak. Therefore, in a problem family, decisions are made with difficulty.
In a dominant family, decisions are made by one partner, and the second does not influence them. Usually it's a man. Women with a soft character who need support feel protected in such relationships.
In a partner family, decisions are made jointly. Partners are able to give in, but also to protect their interests, too. They try to think and take care of each other, make balanced, adult decisions.