relationship with best guy friend

I am currently married but working on getting a divorce. My husband is an alcoholic and is abusive. My best friend friend was the one who finally got me to see the light that I deserve better. I am seriously a better person for knowing him. We talk almost daily. He has been my rock through so much. But my best friend is an alcoholic. I didn't learn this until recenty. (We are in different states) I have begun having feelings for him. I really love him. (Not in love but just love him) I have always said that I would never get into another relationship with an alcoholic, but I can't deny the way I feel. Giving up on him or giving him up is not an option. I am also his best friend. He is working on his sobriety and he has asked for my support. I dont know what exactly I am asking but maybe I just needed to get it out there. But anyways thanks for reading.

That's a tough situation. I understand why you'd never want to go into a relationship with an alcoholic again.

I think giving a little help to get him sober is okay but nothing more. He should do the main work so you won't feel responsible for him. His decision shouldn't depend on you otherwise he will fall into his old habits again in case your relationship gets temporarily hard. Keep your distance but I think you know this well.

His alcoholism doesn't make him a bad person but alcohol can make a good person do bad things.

I agree with mechanic. You can support him but he has to do the main job of breaking from alcoholism.

follow your heart. i've always said if i have the feeling inside of my stomach, i will always listen to it. some alcoholics are worse than others. if you two bond well and have a great connection, why not?!

You can support him but he has to break with alcoholism himself. As for me, if he loves you, he will do everything. So lets wait and see