I see that you've got a pretty good grasp on things that you could improve in your relationship, and know where you want to go from here!!
"He wants to change things but doesn't know how and he sees me doing more of the same it makes him hopeless."
This is where you have the advantage. Just by being here, and learning some of the things that it takes to create a better relationship, you can help to lead him towards a path where there is some hope!!
You have listed so many wonderful thoughts to the other questions that you answered. It would be hard to believe that your husband wouldn't agree with the end results of what you're saying!
Keep working here with us, and I'm sure we'll find some ways to help you get to where you want to be!!
JJ
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