Dear Katie, No wonder it is hard you spent 25yrs together. Just tell him the truth, you can't & won't live with an addict. I truly find it hard to believe that anyone can. My 1st husband was a Compulsive Gambler & being with him brought out the worst in me. I had to leave for my own good. My 2 sons were 8 & 18months. Now they are 42 & 35!!!
I have been remarrired to a wonderful guy for 25yrs in Nov. I stayed by myself for 10yrs before I met him. My ex happened to call me for the 1st time in 30yrs. He went from gambling to drugs & only got clean when he was 58. He is now 64. I am so glad I got out when I did.
Good Luck, It is hard but you can do it with your HP's help.
Love,
Diane