I'm staying because he's in recovery - I've never known him as a totally sober person, and I'm curious to see what kind of person he will become - just making the decision to admit that his drinking was out of control was HUGE and sayd a lot about his character. And I'm curious to see how much better I can get through Al-anon, reading, and self examination. I've always loved many elements of my ABF, elements I've not come across in any other man I've dated.
That said, I would not have stayed if I had known all along that he was/is an alcoholic NOT seeking recovery. Although, really I should've figured it out... duh....oh well! What can I say - I'm blonde!