Brittany Cartwright Says ‘Stubborn’ Jax Taylor Won’t Go to Couples Therapy: ‘It’s in His Hands’ (Exclusive)

The space is needed, big time,” Cartwright, 35, tells PEOPLE. “But I am enjoying my space, for sure.”

During their separation, Cartwright has been staying at various Airbnbs while Taylor, 44, remains in their family home with son Cruz, who turns 3 later this month. Cartwright shares that she and Taylor haven’t tried couples therapy yet, despite her suggestion.

The duo has been co-parenting Cruz and continues to co-host their podcast When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany.

“It’s a job for us,” Cartwright explains. “We’ve got to make money for our future, for our son, for his future. That’s what really matters. We’re going to be in each other’s lives no matter what, whether we get back together or we don’t, so I’d rather us be able to be around each other than absolutely hate each other. Let’s just pray it doesn’t get that far.”