AceShowbiz - Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson (II) have been leading increasingly separate lives, sparking rumors of trouble in their marriage. The singer, who is preparing to release new music, has been spending time in Nashville, while Johnson, a former NFL player, resides in Los Angeles, where their children attend school.

Sources close to the couple reveal that they have been spending significant time apart, often in different cities, while continuing to co-parent their three children. Jessica has been working on her musical comeback, splitting her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, while Eric remains in Los Angeles full-time.

Despite their physical separation, insiders emphasize that the couple is "desperate to make things work for the sake of their children and are not looking to make any 'rash decisions' over the holiday period." However, they acknowledge that "things need to change if they are to make it work."

Amid the separation rumors, Eric Johnson has been spotted without his wedding ring. Jessica, too, has not been seen wearing her wedding band for several months.

Rumors have also surfaced that Simpson's team has contacted divorce attorneys, but she is allegedly eager to avoid a split for the sake of their children.

The couple's most recent social media posts have further fueled speculation about their relationship status. Jessica's cryptic Instagram caption, "This comeback is personal, it's an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve," has raised questions among fans.

While Jessica and Eric have not publicly confirmed their separation or divorce, the mounting rumors and their reported separate lives suggest a possible end to their decade-long marriage.