Having been in & left an abusive relationship as a co-dependent
I can also heartily endorse the Stosny book as well as the Beattie book: The Language of Letting Go.. after 2 years this still is on my nightstand as a daily meditation.
Save yourself first... you deserve better... maybe he will grow to be 'better', but as it exists, this is not a healthy or supportive relationship and the only person you can affect change in, is you.
Peace Bridge
Divorced 03/2010 Mom to two amazing kids
Taking the road less traveled because those encountered on the way may be just as unique.