It is narrated from Sayyiduna Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Woman is like a rib: if you try to straighten her, you will break her. So treat her gently, and you will be able to live with her."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب السين / 6962