Kim Kardashian WestandKanye Westare doing everything they can to save theirmarriage.
Although theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 40, ispreparing to divorce her rapper husband, a source tells PEOPLE that the couple is in marital therapy in an effort to salvage their relationship.
“Kim and Kanye are in counseling and exploring their options,” says the source. “They have been working on their marriage for a long time, but no decision has been made.”
A second source adds that “it’s not over yet. They are still trying to see if the marriage can be saved.”
Kardashian’s famous family is also supporting her in whatever decision she and West make.
“Kris Jennerand Kim’s sisters are being as supportive as possible. They’ve seen Kim struggle over the last year and ultimately just want both her and Kanye to be happy, however that may look,” says the second source.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with their children.Kim Kardashian/instagram
Kardashian and West wed in 2014 and share four children together: daughtersNorth, 7, andChicago, 2, and sonsSaint, 5, andPsalm, who turns 2 in May.
Earlier on Tuesday evening, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Kardashian is preparing to file for divorce.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.Marc Piasecki/WireImage
“He knows that she’s done. She has had enough, and she told him that she wants some space to figure out her future,” said a source, adding that West, 43, is bracing for a filing but doesn’t know when it will take place.
“He’s okay. He’s sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will happen, and he knows that it’s coming soon,” the source added.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.Michel Dufour/WireImage
As to when Kardashian — who is working with top divorce lawyer Laura Wasser — will file, another source said that “it will happen eventually, but she’s waffling.”
Reps for Kardashian and West did not respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
Their marital troubles come months after they weathered a tumultuous summer, with West’sunsuccessful presidential bid,rumors of divorceand more public drama. While campaigning in July, Westdivulged deeply personal detailsabout his family and marriage during rallies and on Twitter. Sources told PEOPLE at the time that West’s campaign came amida new cycle in his bipolar disorder.
As the summer came to a close, the pairreunited in Los Angeles to spend time with their children. However, in September, another series of tweets from West appeared to land their marriage in trouble.
“Kim has work and projects that are important to her, and Kanye has his,” the source said. “Their lives don’t overlap much.”
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source: people.com
