I hate to say this, but your are in this for a very very long time.....ask God and see what he wants for you to do, what his will is in your life. As far as holding on to something that seems so hopeless, with God all things are possible.
Some in here probably think I am wasting my time waiting and praying for my husbands return, But I know that I know God has asked me to stand....only you can decide..as far as involving someone else but why would you???
Give it at least a yr. Why let someone else fall in love with YOU when your heart will still belong to your husband, now there will be another broken heart for this new person in this circle..just my 2cents worth.......hope all works out for you..