J. Lo Accuses Jennifer Garner of Causing Ben Affleck's Holiday Drama: He’s ‘More Comfortable With Jen’.
Jennifer Lopez is committed to maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex, Ben Affleck, and hopes to see him frequently during the holidays and beyond.
However, she’s facing some competition from Jennifer Garner, and it’s turning into quite a rivalry behind the scenes. The situation is complicated by the fact that Ben, 52, shares three children with his ex-wife Jen Garner, also 52—Violet, 19, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
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He has also blended his family with J. Lo, who has twins Max and Emme, 16, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. This has left Ben feeling “pulled in different directions,” as the insider reveals. “On one side, J. Lo is encouraging him to spend more time with her, emphasizing the importance of establishing a good foundation for their blended family after the divorce. On the other side, Jen is urging him to prioritize time with her and their kids,” the source explains. Recent reports suggest that the children are determined to stick together despite the divorce. “They have a strong bond and continue to hang out and communicate regularly,” the second source noted about the five kids. “They’re not going to let this divorce affect their relationship.”
While the kids are eager to spend time together, the first source mentions that Ben “fully recognizes how close the kids are, and he loves that and plans to support it. However, from his viewpoint, that doesn’t automatically mean they’ll be spending the holidays together.”
He genuinely prefers being around Jen Garner, as it simplifies his life. “Let’s be honest, spending time with Jen and their kids is way more relaxing than navigating the complexities of a blended family. He feels completely at home with her—there’s no stress, no expectations, and he can truly be himself.”
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Ben and his first ex-wife Jen even celebrated Thanksgiving together with their three kids, volunteering in Los Angeles with the Midnight Mission on Thursday, November 28, distributing food to those in need. Since their split in 2015, they have maintained a friendly relationship, with the Oscar-winning actor often turning to her for support during his tumultuous breakup with J. Lo. Sources indicate that while “he’s still focused on consciously uncoupling from J. Lo, or at least claims to be,” it’s really about finding some peace in his life after his relationship with the “Let’s Get Loud” singer became chaotic over the summer.
“When it comes down to it, he will always opt for the path of least resistance. The truth is, he feels a lot of pressure when he’s with J. Lo; there’s no comfort for him. He hopes to reach that peaceful place eventually, but he’s not there yet, and he won’t pretend otherwise, which has led her to blame Jen instead of him.” The dynamics between Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Garner highlight the challenges of managing complex family relationships, especially during the holidays.
Ben’s desire for peace and comfort with his ex-wife, Jen Garner, contrasts with J. Lo’s push for a strong, unified blended family. While the children share strong bonds and remain close, Ben’s preference for less stress and familiarity with Jen Garner complicates things. As he navigates these relationships, the situation between the two women becomes a point of tension, leaving Ben to balance his past and present commitments while seeking harmony for his family.
