Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner filed for divorce in 2018 after ten years of marriage, but the two have remained civil and friendly for the sake of their three children.
Since their separation in 2015, the two have continued to support each other as parents and spend a lot of time with their children. As 2024 approaches, Affleck is reportedly asking for Garner’s help once again — this time in finding a new but more “grounded and mature” romantic partner following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
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Affleck’s love life has been full of ups and downs
Affleck and Lopez were first engaged in 2002 after falling in love in the early 2000s. But they called it quits in 2004, leading Affleck to marry Garner the following year. Their marriage lasted for almost ten years before they separated in 2015. Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, but their relationship ultimately fell apart, with the couple now finalizing their divorce.
While Affleck and Lopez reportedly do not have a good relationship, his relationship with Garner remains strong. The exes celebrated Thanksgiving together in 2024, joined by their children at Garner’s house. radaronline The report states that Affleck values Garner’s opinion when it comes to his personal life and wants her help in finding his next girlfriend.
“He’s ready for something real, and he thinks Jennifer is very good at sifting through the BS and recognizing real people,” a source said. radaronlineThe insider said that Affleck hopes to date someone who is “grounded and mature” and that Garner is willing to help, because she wants him to be happy.
A source told daily Mail Affleck is committed to making his recovery a priority, especially after past struggles with alcohol addiction strained his marriage with Garner. “He won’t jeopardize his sobriety,” the insider said.
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While Garner initially listened to Affleck when he talked about his divorce, the process became emotionally difficult for her. Another source said, “Jen finally got to a place where she said, ‘Sorry, figure it out yourself.’
But, “In the end, it’s not Jen’s circus, it’s not Jen’s monkeys, and she’s done,” the insider concluded.
