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What is the ruling on a husband breaking a promise he made to his wife during sexual intercourse, in response to her requests, and is that considered duress or necessity?

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The preponderant view is that fulfilling a promise is not obligatory unless it results in harm to the one promised. The questioner is not considered compelled or coerced, and can refrain from the promise, or use equivocations as an alternative to outright lying.

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