THE DREAM...then the NIGHTMARE (Write a song about this!!)

It looks like all those rumors that The Dream and Christina Milian's marriage is on the fritz were true. A rep for Dream confirms the couple is separated, telling Us magazine, "The couple reached this decision in late 2009, but decided to keep the news private in efforts to protect their baby daughter Violet. They ask for consideration and respect for their family moving forward."

The statement comes as pictures of Dream and a woman said to be his "personal assistant" frolicking in the Caribbean surfaced over the weekend. In one shot, Dream is even squeezing her behind