Neither dominates, neither recedes, as they meld into one. Both gametes yield and both contribute. At syngamy the paired genes snap into bi-polar positions of dominance and recessiveness. Differential genomic imprinting on male and female genes imposes essential new information upon what is already in place prior to syngamy. The complementarity of the male and female imprinting is essential for the embryo to achieve normal development as it activates the given genes in multi-linear sequences.
Genetic dynamics electrify genomes into concerted action.
Couple dynamics build functioning families by give and take. Part is instinct, part is voluntary marriage building. In a recent survey made in Japan, wives were asked what they wish for most when a child suddenly becomes ill. His presence would calm her anxiety, their mutual council would decide on what is best. The stability of a family is established normally upon mutual submission of husband and wife to each other, not ideally upon a husband who is a loose cannon in the house.