Excellent point!
—The woman at the well had had five husbands, but the one she was living with now was not her husband. I’m certain Jesus was not saying that because they weren’t sleeping together!
That is why sex does not equal marriage. Sex without marriage is called fornication.
In most cases, it’s best to interpret Scripture with Scripture—as you did. Sometimes churches have traditions that are simply not based on actual Scripture or a false interpretation of it.
Good point!!