Originally Posted by
krystalm3 
I understand that it was his choice, however over the past several months he kept saying how I was his best friend and that he could tell me anything. I feel he should have disclosed this to me before if he truly felt that way about me.
If he is in early recovery he probably didn't understand his own feelings, let alone yours.
If a person wants to be with you, they will be with you. He has told you and shown you what he wants and who is is. Believe him.