A promise is a personal thing, imo. If someone forces you into a promise, it is their desire, not truly yours and isn't valid.

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Moral promises are those made and kept in good faith.

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I'm glad you clarified this, as it is good faith expectations. This must allow for situations beyond our control that release us from such promises.

I think it's important to look at the reasoning behind your own beliefs about promises, and why you formed the ideas you did. It's perfectly ok to evaluate your position, and change it. Many carry staunch beliefs because of fear of losing reputation (which is prideful?)

It's always a good thing to follow through on what you honestly, earnestly want to do and promise to, but it is perfectly ok to not follow through when situations, whether physical or psychological, change and thus prevent you from keeping a promise.

TC