Originally Posted by
hwsm 
To him, I am not worth the sacrifice he would have to make.
Its all a mirror game... what we see in others is just our own reflection.
Its not YOU hwsm, it could have been anyone...
He is not making the work at this time not because you are not worth it.
But because HE does not feel worthy of it.
And when he is ready (if ever) it won't have to do with whoever is unlucky enough to be around active alcoholism, either.
Its a personal journey...