When your spouse is a prodigal, you can not live as a single person or a widow.

When your spouse is a prodigal, you can not live as a single person or a widow. Singles and widows are free to date, marry, and then have s#x. You are not. Your spouse is a POW held captive by the greatest enemy of God of all time. Live as the spouse of a prisoner of war! He/she may or may not ever come home. They may or may not be enduring trials at the very moment, but they are very much in the grip of the enemy. Your job is to pray for their release and in hopes that they one day come home. And many DO come home. Go on vacations. Celebrate the holidays. Enjoy life's small and large pleasures each and every day, but, in the end, leave the outcome to God. He orchestrates all things to His greater glory. Keep on standing. You're on the winning side: Truth.