What is the religious ruling on informing one's wife about marrying another woman, or the intention to do so, if it will cause significant problems?
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A husband is not required to inform his wife of his marriage to another woman, unless she made that a condition for him. He must, however, be just among his wives, and he should weigh the benefits and harms of marrying another woman.
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