Jennifer Lopez i Ben Affleckthe former lovers who tried to fix their relationship twice, have found a new perspective on their bond. While “Bennifer” may seem messed up to the audience, they are rebuilding their foundations and finding confidants in each other after all these years. The singer and actress is getting close to her ex-husband. Although an emotional bond exists, romantic feelings are off the table and the focus is solely on friendship.Here’s a closer look at Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s platonic companionship.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: A Rekindled Bond
According to Closer, Jennifer Lopez is “over the moon” at the possibility of a positive and safe space with Ben Affleck after the dramatic divorce. “Ben is not at all neurotic that Jennifer continues to rely on his advice, and even emotional support, when needed,” the outlet stated, before adding: “He’s still advising her and wants her to win. It actually feeds her ego, in a healthy way, to know that she still takes him as an advisor incredibly seriously, even though they can make it work incredibly seriously as a couple.” He’s also really fascinated by her business moves, so he always gets something out of it when she comes to him for advice.”As for Lopez, she trusts the Academy Award-winning A-lister as he advises her without any contractual obligation, even if they both have different perspectives on professional life. She sees him as a friend who could help her with important decisions about planning the next steps in her acting career. While he shares a similar bond with his ex-wife and actress Jennifer GarnerLópez is satisfied that he also has his own version.“She loves that she can call him pretty much anytime and he almost always picks up and is happy to hear from her, although she’s careful not to call too much because she doesn’t want to push him away,” the source said, adding that she’s proud that Affleck is someone she can turn to for advice.
About Ben Affleck’s relationships
Ben Affleck got engaged to Jennifer Lopez in 2002, before they called it off in 2004. He later married Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they split in 2018. Years later, the actor rekindled his romance with Lopez in 2021 and exchanged vows in August 202024, but they split for good.