Sue, have you ever been to an Alanon meeting? If not, I encourage you to do so. You will get great support but also hear some similar things from various people. Alcoholics are great liars and manipulators. My exMIL, after 20 years in Alanon, said that anything that comes from an alcoholics mouth is probably a lie or a tool. They do what they need to do and say what they need to say.
I am so sorry. I feel your pain.
Me: 46 FWS: 36 Married and Divorced 4/07, Pregnant 7/07,False R 7/07 Baby Girl born 3/08 Kicked him out because OW: 7/08 5/10 He realized what he had and lost. Moved home! REMARRIED 3/14/11!!