AceShowbiz - Jessica Simpson's marriage to Eric Johnson (II) is reportedly in jeopardy, as both parties have been spotted without their wedding rings amidst rumors of a rift. Johnson was photographed in Los Angeles on November 12th without a ring, while sources close to the couple confirmed that they have been spending time apart.

"She's working on music and splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Eric spends all of his time in L.A., where the kids go to school," a source told PEOPLE. "Jess and Eric very much live separate lives."

Simpson has not worn a wedding ring for several months, sparking speculation among fans. She has also removed all photos of Johnson from her social media, leaving her followers questioning the status of their relationship. Recently, she was spotted without the ring when she attended a party without him.

Insiders claim that the couple has been experiencing a "rough patch" and is trying to figure out a way to navigate their separation without disrupting their children's lives.

"They are both aware that things need to change if they are to make it work," a source told US Weekly. "They are stuck in a lull period and are both trying to figure out what could spark things to bring it back and whether that is more counseling or something else."

A source close to the couple also revealed that Johnson has been vocal about the challenges of living with Simpson's obsession with surgery and her apparent detachment from reality.

"He's been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time," the source told Life & Style.

The couple married in 2014 and share three children: Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5. While they have not officially announced a separation or divorce, sources indicate that they are working to determine their future as a couple while prioritizing the well-being of their family.