But, my husband accuses me of more. We go to church together and are involved in many of the same activities. I became closer to this man because my husband was always at home drinking and would get mean when he drank. How can I convince him that I am not in love with other man, but I am not going to turn my back on a friend because he is jealous? I have waited lonely for years while he hung out with his beer seven nights a week. How can I keep my marriage and my friend?

You can not keep both the way things are. Your husband is not saved. His salvation should be a priority. If your friendship is pure, your friend will understand that you need to be with your husband. Ask your friend to pray for your husband’s salvation. Then, the three of you can become friends. Pray for your friend to find a wife. If you need a friend, try going to the women’s meetings. You should be able to find woman friends. Your husband may be a drunk, but he is still your husband. God tells us not to be with those who are unequally yoked, but once we are that does not give us the excuse for a divorce. You have to pray, fast and believe that God will deliver your husband. Don’t you want your hubby to know the Glory of the Lord.

Relationships with men and women are complicated. Your husband has no right to be jealous if you have assured him of your intentions, but you have no clue of your friend’s true wishes. By your Faith, you are supposed to respect your husband and his wishes.

I will put you in my prayers. If you want me to pray for you and your husband by name contact me.