If you are facing challenges in your relationship, it would be logical that you would want to work on your relationship.

But what do you do if your spouse is not interested in working through the problems you are having in your marriage?

Maybe you have suggested couples counseling, but he does not want to go. Or perhaps you have tried talking about your concerns, but you end up in a fight, or he refuses to have the conversation.

Does it take both individuals working on the relationship to turn things around?

The ideal scenario is that both individuals will take the time to address the difficulties in the marriage. And that both individuals will work on improving the marriage. 

However, if your spouse is not willing to do this at the moment, there are many things you can do to start creating a more positive relationship. Keep reading to learn more. 

1. Stop blaming and start empathizing

When couples are unhappy in their marriage, it is very common to blame the other partner...