he was drinking before you came along and was apparantly alive and well when you met. why do you think now that YOU can somehow alter the course of his chosen path? '
you JUST went down this road. and you now must make a choice, knowing what you know.
it doesn't sound like he is "wrestling" with this at all! he told you straight up he's an alcoholic. and then goes off with the boys for the weekend. and there you were in the liquor store............
live in WHAT IS......not in WHAT IF