Originally Posted by
itisatruth 
It shouldn't be about what you are willing to compromise; it should be about what you CHOOSE to have in your life. What do you choose? Whatever your age, there can be a great future for you with or without an addict spouse (or any spouse for that matter).
Clarification: there can be a great future for you without an addict spouse (or any spouse for that matter). I meant that, you don't have to be with someone to be happy. I know that I can never again live with a practicing addict and I wouldn't want that even for my worst enemy.