Possible reasons for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce

The end of the love story between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck has finally come to a definitive breaking point. After only two years of marriage, JLo filed for divorce on a symbolic date: the anniversary of their second wedding. While many hoped that this relationship would be a consolidation of a second chance after nearly two decades apart, the signs of wear and tear became impossible to ignore.

Jennifer and Ben began their romance in 2002 and, after a split in 2004 that both attributed to ‘too much media attention’, they reunited in 2022 to finally get married. However, the wounds of the past seem to have left deep scars. In 2023, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lopez admitted that they were both dealing with ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’ due to their first breakup. Although they eventually gained maturity and a better understanding of what really matters, the differences between them never ceased to be a challenge.

Rumours of a rift began to gain momentum after Lopez attended the Met Gala alone in 2024, while Affleck was immersed in filming The Accountant 2. The couple had not been seen together since 30 March that year, fuelling speculation. According to close sources, differences in their personalities and lifestyles eventually frayed the relationship. While Lopez enjoys sharing her life and emotions with the public, Affleck is more introspective and private, something that has always been a source of friction between the two.

The complex dynamic between their lifestyles and media pressure never went away, despite the deep bond between them. ‘There have always been clashes in the way they handle problems and in their actions, but nothing has stopped their love over the years,’ a source revealed, noting that, through it all, the relationship had been “a great love story”.

While Lopez is outgoing and open in her public life, Affleck is much more reserved. This disparity in the way they approached their relationship and media scrutiny may have led to a clash between the two. ‘He always seemed distant, as if he wasn’t fully committed,’ say sources close to the couple. Despite Lopez’s efforts to maintain the relationship, Affleck’s lack of interest in working on their marriage was decisive. ‘Ben showed no signs of wanting to save what they had. JLo reached a point where she could no longer wait for a change’.

Shouldn’t our idols be flying coach?