What is the ruling on a wife telling her husband, "I can't stand you and get angry," when he asks her to come to bed, justifying it by lack of time, especially when the husband suggested she lie and say she is tired instead of being insolent towards him?

The marital relationship should be built on mutual respect and love, and on each party considering the other. The husband should be considerate of his wife's state and prepare her for intimacy, choosing the appropriate time. If the wife apologizes, the husband should not accuse her of defiance. The wife should be gentle in her apology to her husband if the circumstance is unsuitable and she does not fear temptation for him. She should respond to her husband even if it is difficult for her, provided there is no legal or physical impediment.