We are weak, the opponents not, at matchpoint duplicate. South opened one spade. West and North handed. I’m sitting East with the next: (s) x (h) 9xxxxx (d) Kx (c) ATxx. (All x’s are 7 or decrease.)

My associate feels strongly that I ought to have balanced with 2 hearts. I’m undecided for the next causes: 1) the unfavorable vulnerability. 2) The “two” degree (moderately than one coronary heart over say, one diamond). 3) The weak point of my swimsuit regardless of its size.

Change any one in every of these three components in my favor and I’d have balanced.

Was my associate proper to insist on my balancing? Or was I proper not to take action?