When you look into a mirror, you don't expect it to smile back at you if you are frowning.
Your reality works the same way. You are the one that's in control, and if you don't like what you are creating, all you need to do is shift your focus from what you don't want to what you do want.
I know, I know... you've tried, haven't you? It didn't work out the way you wanted, has it? But did you use other people's manifestation techniques or did you follow your own unique manifestation routine?
remember, manifestation is not one-size-fits-all.