Originally Posted by
craven 
Did I mention that he just quit his job of 19 years to BUY A BUSINESS?? How in the world do I leave him when he just made such a huge, life-changing decision?? I must be a horrible person!!
Dear, that was his decision.
I hope you read through more posts here. There will always be a reason not to leave. Ask some of these gals (and guys) who've been there and done that.
Are relationships work? Yes. Should they be as much work as you've tried to put into this? No.
It sounds like you are doing some good and healthy things in the way of self-improvement.
What you see is what you get with him.
Personally I won't settle for a man who drinks, regardless of the amount.
I think you are very wise in seeing that even with a recovering alcoholic, life can be very difficult.
You might sit down and write a list of the pros and cons in the current relationship as it is.
Keep posting. We're here for you.
