Blake Shelton wants to fight for his marriage despite hitting a rough patch with Gwen Stefani. The two are said to have drifted apart in recent times, but Shelton isn’t seeing it as a reason to consider divorce.
According to a report, the couple’s marriage has been affected by their inability to balance their relationship with their work and busy schedule.
Blake Shelton is also said not to be interested in therapy and prefers to resolve their issues the old-fashioned way.
For some time, reports have swirled that Blake Shelton and his wife, Gwen Stefani, have been going through a rough patch in their marriage.
The couple has been married for more than four years, but according to some sources, people close to them fear they may not make it to their fifth wedding anniversary in July.
However, Shelton is reportedly determined to make the marriage work, especially after his previous marriages to Miranda Lambert and Kaynette Williams also ended in divorce.
“Blake went through so much turmoil when he and Miranda split; it was probably the lowest time in his life, and something he’d do anything to avoid experiencing ever again,” an insider shared about the singer, per Star Magazine.
The source added, “He adores Gwen and is adamant that divorce is never going to be an option for them, even if they have to endure some tough times.”
The Couple Is Unable To Balance Work And Married Life
Part of what appears to be the couple’s issues in their marriage is their inability to balance their work and married life.
According to the source, “Their careers are still pulling them in different directions,” and the efforts they have been making to make up for that time do not seem to be sufficient.
“When they’re apart, they try to FaceTime, send photos, and text each other during odd moments. But it’s hard when they’re both busy and distracted.”
The source also claimed that the two being present in Las Vegas in the coming days does not necessarily mean they will get to spend quality time together, especially as they would still remain busy with their own individual affairs.
“There’s no way they’ll get much, if any, quality time together,” added the source. “Both of them will be so busy with totally separate agendas.”
Blake Shelton Sometimes Gets Jealous Of Gwen Stefani Being Away From Him
The frequent distance between them has reportedly been eased by Stefani, who, according to the source, makes an effort to travel back to their Tishomingo home to spend time with Shelton.
For his part, Shelton reportedly tries not to let his wife’s busy schedule “bother him,” and understands that her time away is necessary “for her soul as well as her career.”
However, at times, he can’t help but feel a bit jealous that the time she could be spending with him is instead spent elsewhere.
This feeling also seems to have increased during this period of her “rehearsing nonstop” for the “all-consuming” project of her upcoming residency.
“But he misses Gwen terribly when she’s not around and can get quite jealous at the thought of her spending her time with other people while he’s thousands of miles away all by himself.”
Blake Shelton Wants His Marriage Issues Resolved The Old-Fashioned Way
As the duo continues to attempt to find common ground, their actions also appear to be complicated by their differing approaches to handling conflict.
This is particularly linked to Stefani reportedly suggesting therapy to help address their issues, a proposal Shelton does not seem willing to pursue.
“The last thing Gwen wants is for Blake to feel hurt or underappreciated, which is why she’s suggested they work things out in therapy,” revealed the insider. “Blake appreciated the sentiment, but it really isn’t his style. He believes in solving problems the old-fashioned way, by communicating with each other, and didn’t want to involve a third party. So, they’ve struggled on, hoping the situation would resolve organically.”
For now, their efforts are being seen as a stopgap measure, which the source believes won’t help in the long run. As such, it remains to be seen whether the couple’s marriage will go the distance or crash and burn like many high-profile marriages in Hollywood have.
Gwen Stefani Gushed Over Her Marriage To Blake Shelton
During a recent chat with Jeff Cavins on his Hallow YouTube channel, Stefani spoke candidly about her marriage, noting that before Shelton, she had never “experienced active love.”
“I also experienced active love, I think, for the first time when I met my husband because I had never really received active love,” she claimed.
Stefani added, “And I don’t think I knew how to even receive it. Like, it was just like I would be so uncomfortable when someone was sacrificing or actively trying to love me through their actions by maybe sacrificing something.”