Ben Affleck is prepared to resume his dating life. This time around, however, the unmarried A-lister has a few requirements.
An exclusive insider has revealed to Life & Style Magazine that Ben is seeking for a partner who is either currently in the process of recovering from alcoholism or at the very least has an understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Ben has discovered the hard way that if he wants a relationship to continue and be healthy, he needs to surround himself with people who share his values and beliefs, including the person he will eventually begin a relationship with.
Jennifer Lopez, who is no longer married to Ben, rose to fame after she launched a cocktail line while she was married to a self-proclaimed alcoholic who had previously struggled to maintain sobriety. This decision has garnered a great deal of criticism.
According to the source, Ben's next girlfriend does not have to be an extremely active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is looking for someone who will respect his limits.
After two years of marriage, Jennifer, who is 55 years old, filed for divorce from Ben, who is 52 years old, in the month of August. In the months leading up to the filing, there were rumors going around that the pair was getting closer and closer to ending their relationship, as per PEOPLE Magazine.
Before officially filing for divorce, the singer of "Jenny From the Block" had been holding out hope with Ben, according to a source who spoke exclusively to Life & Style. This information was revealed just a few days after the singer filed for divorce.
A long time has passed since this occurred. According to a report published on August 21, the insider stated that Jen and Ben had been apart since March, when Ben requested space, and the marriage started to fall apart seriously. Jennifer noted April 26 as the date of the couple's separation.
Ben had no intention of working on things, and the more time they spent apart, the more obvious it seemed to him that this marriage was a mistake.
Meanwhile, a second informant disclosed that the two were unable to communicate with one another in any other way than through their attorneys because the situation between them was so dire.
According to an exclusive statement made by a tattler, Jennifer believes that Ben is acting like a spoiled brat and wants him to show some maturity, stop playing cruel mind games, and treat her with more respect. Now, she is not going to put up with being treated in such a deplorable manner. This indicates that J. Lo is prepared to engage in combat.
It was discovered that Jennifer and Ben had been separated since April, when Ben asked for space and moved out of the house. One week later, a third insider claimed that the breakup between Jennifer and Ben had been "a long time coming."
J. Lo clung to the belief that they could save their marriage when it started to break apart, even calling off her summer tour in May. However, Ben had no intention of making any efforts to improve the situation.
Another informant revealed that the more time they spent apart, the more obvious it seemed to him that the marriage was a mistake. When rumors of a divorce began to circulate, Jennifer was concerned about maintaining her reputation. To put an end to the rumors, she made it a point to smile and pose for photographs with Ben whenever she had the opportunity.
Regarding their divorce, the "Gigli" cast members have, for the most part, kept their mouths shut. However, another tipster said in October that Jennifer is finally prepared to move on with her life.
She decided to engage in some self-reflection, stating that four divorces would accomplish that. The fourth source mentioned that Jennifer wants to begin a new chapter in her life, so prepare for an entirely new J. Lo.
Although the "Air" actor and the "On the Floor" hitmaker do not get along well, the same cannot be said about their family members.
While visiting her at Yale University on November 3, Jennifer's sister, Lynda Lopez, took selfies with Ben's oldest child, Violet Affleck, The New York Post reported. All of the photos were released on social media. "Oh, New Haven, where my favorite Yalie is there!" Lydia captioned the photo on Instagram.
