Ever since Khloé Kardashian and LA Lakers star Lamar Odom became a couple, their careers have played a major role in their relationship. Now they have an even bigger hurdle in their way than demanding schedules: distance. As of March 1, the couple began their first significant separation from each other. Khloé's in Florida for six weeks filming the second season of Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, and Lamar's traveling with the Lakers for 19 games in 39 days. "Spending time apart is difficult," she tells Life & Style. "But we both have busy careers. When he's in season, Lamar plays 82 days a year, so we're used to spending a day here or there without each other."

But how will Khloé deal with the female groupies following Lamar when he's on the road? "I'm actually a very easygoing person. I know our careers, and I know we both have fans," Khloé says. But, she admits, "I do have moments when I get jealous. If someone is out of line and disrespectful, of course I will beat their ass!"

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