Jennifer Lopez’s Inner Circle Wants to Teach Ben Affleck “a serious lesson” as Actress Risks Hitting the Same Low She Did After Their 2004 Split – Report
- Jennifer Lopez’s close ones hold Ben Affleck responsible for the separation.
- Given how Lopez was badly affected by their 2004 breakup, her family fears that she might fall into that spiral again.
- Insiders claim that Affleck's unpredictable mood swings led to a toxic atmosphere in the relationship.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been one of the hottest couples in the entertainment industry up until now. The former pair first got connected on the set of their 2002 movie, Gigli. Surprisingly enough, their relationship ended after 2 years in 2004, much like their recent relationship.
When they got engaged after almost 20 years, in 2022, the ‘Bennifer’ phenomenon took over the world. And since their divorce happened recently, reports about their relationship struggles are coming out, and it seems like Lopez is not coping well with the split.
Jennifer Lopez’s Family Is Not Ready to Forgive Ben Affleck
According to Elle, Jennifer Lopez filed her divorce against Ben Affleck on August 20, 2024. Although they both tried to keep their separation away from the media’s spotlight as much as possible, it seems like the split is not as peaceful as it appears from the outside.
A recent report by In Touch revealed that Lopez’s family and team are not ready to let Affleck go that easily. The source said that Lopez’s close ones were “pretty divided” between Affleck and Lopez for who is to blame for the split. Everyone from her family was wishing them to work it out and stay together.
But when they saw how Affleck moved out of the relationship and the way he behaved with Lopez and her family, they realized that he was the problem in the relationship. The source said,
He’s made no effort to even try to work things out, regardless of how it affects not only J. Lo but also their kids. He swooped in and got his things while she was away, which really upset her and was so cowardly.
Affleck didn’t communicate well with Lopez and her family and didn’t care to address their marriage anniversary and Lopez’s birthday. Now that they have officially filed the divorce, it looks like Lopez’s family and friends are not willing to accept Affleck’s alleged misbehaviors. The source reveals,
It’s got everybody, from her mom to her sisters to her managers, saying that he needs to be taught a serious lesson and shown he can’t just trample on people’s feelings and get away with it.
This has put Lopez in a tough situation, as in an interview with Apple Music, the singer revealed how tough it was for her to move on from her 2004 breakup with Affleck. Lopez said,
It was the biggest heartbreak of my life. I honestly felt like I was going to die. It sent me on a spiral for the next 18 years where I just couldn’t get it right.
Now, another source told In Touch that if Affleck “pushes her too far, she’ll snap.” The risk of Lopez going again into that depressing spiral is troubling her family and friends, and this time, it looks like they want Affleck to pay the price, too, if it happens.
How Ben Affleck’s Mood Swings Affected the Relationship
It is no secret that Affleck had a troubled past because of alcoholism. In an interview with the New York Times, he admitted that he couldn’t handle his emotions properly and struggled with alcoholism, especially when his marriage with Jennifer Garner was ending. Garner even had to take him to rehab for that (according to People).
Now, it seems like a similar situation happened in the Affleck-Lopez relationship. According to People, Affleck’s mood swings were a major reason for the split. The source said,
They were trying to work through it, but when the mood swings and the big highs and big lows informed a toxicity that was pervasive, no one can help you — you have to help yourself.
The source also said that Affleck would go from “being incredibly happy and warm” to his “deepest, darkest behavior.” Whether it was Affleck’s ignorance, mood swings, or any other reason, it looks like the ‘Bennifer’ split up will continue to reveal more details for some more time.
