Good for you, sunshine. If YOU think you are worthy of the compliments, then that's more than half the battle. Do you?
Welcome ilovefabfour. You've found a great site here.
My gut says to leave, but it would kill him faster than the alcohol..
Who told you that? Actually, it might just be the most loving thing you can do for both of you. Time and time again I hear recovering alcoholics speak about how they only hit bottom and got into recovery after their partners threw them out.
Why not start a new thread and introduce yourself?