Beyoncé and Jay Z Travelling Separately: Can Couples Work and Live Together 24/7 Without Going Completely Crackers?

The t'internet is swirling today with rumours that Beyoncé and Jay Z are reportedly leading "separate lives" on tour.

The couple - whose marriage has been the subject of speculation of late - kicked off their joint 'On the Run' concert series this week but they are said to be only seeing one another on stage, as they travel separately and stay in different hotel rooms.

A source said:

They might be sharing a stage, but while on tour they'll live practically separate lives. Tensions between them are worse than ever, meaning they will be travelling between venues independently, staying in different hotel suites and even having separate entourages. They'll also have individual dressing rooms, so the only times they'll be together will be while they're performing.

Jaysus, I love those sources. They're full of RELIABLE information.

The couple (who have two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy together) have both been the subject of rumours of infidelity and the insider admits they are struggling to trust one another.

The source told 'Grazia':

They've both been dreading the tour. Cancelling wasn't an option, so on the surface it's going to be business as usual, but they're both struggling with trust issues after the spate of cheating allegations. Jay's given Beyonce unlimited access to his texts and emails to try and keep the peace, but a lot of their communication will be through assistants.

But see, I think their spending time apart while working so closely together is perfectly understandable. If you were working and living with someone 24/7, wouldn't you go completely crackers and end up like the O'Leary's from Father Ted?

There has to be clear boundaries set down for those loved-up pairs who are partners in all senses of the word, clear division of roles and a healthy ability to manage work and downtime effectively.

Mind you, despite the claims, the pair have seemed comfortable on stage with one another and even treated fans to previously-unseen footage from their wedding (and a lot Beyoncé's derriére).

Do you work with your other half? Do you have any tips to share with the Carters (these ones or the Eastenders version behind the bar)? Or does it sound like a recipe for disaster for your relationship?