Ben Affleck’s recent interactions with Jennifer Lopez have raised concerns among his close friends and family, as they fear he may be replacing one addiction with another. Despite the couple’s ongoing divorce proceedings, Affleck has been seen being friendly with Lopez, sparking worries that his behavior is part of a larger pattern.
Sources close to the actor, including his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, are reportedly alarmed by his recent actions. A source told In Touch, “Ben’s got a very addictive personality, and a lot of people think now that he’s sober, he’s switched vices and become a love addict.” The source explained that although Affleck appears to be enjoying his back-and-forth relationship with Lopez, “he has no intention of going any further than having a little fun.”
Garner, who shares three children with Affleck, is said to be particularly concerned about the situation. “She just thinks it’s a terrible idea,” the insider noted. “For one thing, he’s messing with J. Lo’s head, which is not kind. And it’s also sending mixed messages to the kids, which isn’t healthy.”
Affleck’s loved ones believe his current behavior is part of a toxic cycle that could end up causing harm to everyone involved. “It’s just putting everyone back on this awful roller-coaster,” the source continued. “It really seems like he’s falling into a very toxic pattern. In the long run, this isn’t going to be good for anyone.”
Despite the rekindling of friendly relations with Lopez, Affleck has made it clear that he still intends to move forward with the divorce. “Ben’s still saying that he wants a divorce,” the source revealed, adding that the chances of him and Lopez fixing their relationship are slim. “The odds of he and J. Lo being able to fix their relationship and live happily ever after are so slim.”
Friends and family have reportedly tried to intervene, urging Affleck to reconsider his actions. “It just seems very self-destructive to be going down this path, and people are begging him to get a grip and start acting with a little more intention instead of just following every urge he gets,” the source concluded.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were married in 2022, and Lopez filed for divorce two years later in August 2024. As the divorce moves forward, those close to Affleck are hoping he will find stability and avoid falling back into unhealthy patterns.
