In life, when there are options, we have to think about what we really want.
And when we choose one option, it is obvious that we have to say no to the rest.
No matter how we try to accommodate having two options, there is no real possibility of having the best of both worlds.
In the gospel, Jesus made it clear that from the beginning of creation, it was God who united man and woman in marriage.
And what God has united, no man should ever divide.
Even though there are challenges in the marital relationship, there should be no question of another option.
And that principle of saying “Yes” to a choice and staying committed to that choice can be applied to whatever manner or state of life that we have chosen.
Because the fact is that in life, there will be difficulties and troubles.
So whether it is in marriage, or in the religious life, or in the single state, or in relationships, or at the work-place, there will be challenges and difficulties.
But when we remain steadfast in our choice and take on the challenges and difficulties, then we will discover that we can overcome and be greater than those troubles.
Because God will grant us the grace to grow stronger from those troubles.
And God will also grant His blessings to those who are faithful to Him and remain steadfast in their calling.