Jennifer Lopez's divorce: Ben Affleck's erratic behavior and 'childlike' traits to blame?

Jennifer Lopez was all in when it came to her second act with Ben Affleck.

Recent reports have emerged about the difficulties faced by the 55-year-old singer in her attempt to reconcile with her ex. According to a source who spoke with People, Lopez made considerable efforts to ensure that Ben Affleck was content and had everything he needed.

The insider described Lopez’s care for Affleck as “almost childlike,” and noted that friends frequently reminded her she wasn’t responsible for his emotional state. The source pointed out that while Lopez is deeply appreciative of life and grateful for everything, Affleck, 52, was often moody and unpredictable, which contributed to their breakup.

The insider highlighted that Affleck’s “erratic mood swings” became apparent to the public, despite his attempts to conceal them. They noted that Affleck could shift from being “incredibly happy and warm” to exhibiting “the deepest, darkest behavior.” The source suggested that these mood swings created a pervasive toxicity in the relationship, which Lopez couldn’t manage alone.

Despite acknowledging the love between the couple, the insider implied that the reality of Affleck’s behavior did not align with the public perception.

These revelations come a week after Lopez filed for divorce without legal representation, marking the anniversary of their second wedding. The artist listed April 26 as their separation date. They reportedly did not have a prenuptial agreement, and Lopez has requested that no spousal support be awarded to Affleck.

Lopez and Affleck married in July 2022 at a Las Vegas chapel and held a second ceremony at Affleck’s estate in Georgia the following month. Their relationship, which initially began in 2002 and ended in 2004, was rekindled in 2021 after both had previously married and had children with other partners. Lopez had previously revealed that after their first engagement ended, she experienced a significant emotional struggle for 18 years.

Their latest engagement was marked by a personalized message on Lopez’s engagement ring, which is valued at over $5 million. The ring, featuring an 8.5-carat green diamond, was engraved with “not.going.anywhere,” reflecting a sentiment Affleck used in his emails during their renewed relationship. Lopez described the proposal as the most romantic experience she could imagine, emphasizing her deep connection to the color green, which she now associates with luck.