Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Are Living 'Separate Lives' Amid Marriage Woes

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West can’t seem to get on the same page.

The couple’s marriage is still trying to recover after a challenging summer of bizarre outbursts and divulged family secrets. And now, a source tells PEOPLE that although Kimye is still together, the pair “very much live separate lives” at this point.

"Kim has work and projects that are important to her, and Kanye has his. Their lives don't overlap much,” the insider told the outlet, a notion to which neither West nor Kim’s reps have responded as yet.

Even so, the source insists “Kim seems happy” and that she’s “very focused on work and causes,” citing the reality star’s turn toward law as she continues studying to become a lawyer.

"She strongly believes she can make a change when it comes to prison reform,” the insider added. “This is her passion … Her family is very proud of her.”

This news comes just days after reports alluded that Kimye is “still having difficulties” in their marriage. A source told Entertainment Tonight that the couple, who share four children together, is “doing their best” to save their marriage, but after a turbulent summer, the beauty businesswoman is “at the end of her rope.”

"Kim is exhausted from continually trying but keeps their vows in mind when making any pertinent decisions. And Kanye is working on his psychological health and mental state," a source told the outlet. "The family and Kanye are still in contact and everyone wants the best for Kanye, Kim, their kids, and the rest of the family."

Apparently, it’s Kim’s hope that West will “work on himself” during this rough patch of their relationship, if not for their marriage then for their family. "Kim’s family will support her in any decision she makes, but she feels that the most important thing to recognize before making any choice is realizing what’s best for the kids, herself, Kanye and the rest of the family, essentially in that order.”

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