Jennifer Lopez has added fuel to rumors about her and Ben Affleck getting divorced. The singer liked a post on Instagram that talked about the challenges of a relationship that lacked “integrity and respect,” sparking speculations among fans that her marriage may have indeed hit the rocks.
The pair married barely two years ago and have reportedly encountered a hitch. A source disclosed that the actor has even moved out of their matrimonial home. Although the couple has been spotted wearing their wedding bands, they’ve not been seen together since March.
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Jennifer Lopez Fuels Split Rumors With Ben Affleck
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Lopez has seemingly sent rumor mills into overdrive with her latest antics on social media.
The singer “liked” a series of text slides on Instagram by relationship coach Lenna Marsak, which discussed how challenging it is to build a relationship when integrity and respect are absent.
“You cannot build a healthy relationship with someone who lacks integrity and emotional safety,” Marsak’s first post read, per the DailyMail.
Other slides in the post discussed red flags in a relationship, including a partner who “Doesn’t respect your time, doesn’t think it’s important to call/text back in a respectable time frame, repeatedly fails to follow through on their promises, and lacks effective communication skills.”
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It went on to state that “Trust is the foundation of any relationship,” adding that a relationship without it “creates an environment of fear, anxiety, and emotional instability, making it challenging to feel safe and secure in the relationship.”
Other issues discussed in the post include when a partner “lacks effective communication skills = silent treatment, withdraws, refuses to communicate unless it’s on their terms.”
“Effective communication fosters empathy and connection. Feeling heard and having your feelings validated is crucial for a healthy relationship to blossom,” Marsak added.
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Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Haven’t Been Seen Together In Months
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It comes amid rumors suggesting Lopez’s marriage to the “Deep Water” actor is ending after months of solo public outings.
According to the Daily Mail, the “Ain’t Your Mama” singer was seen heading out alone to a dance studio in Los Angeles yesterday and has not been pictured in the company of her husband for seven weeks now. They were last pictured together in March when they went for lunch at Cecconi on Easter Sunday.
Lopez kept it casual for the dance studio session in a cropped sweater, beige pants, and sneakers, styling her honey-toned locks into a ponytail.
Affleck, was also seen without Lopez for dinner at the Baltaire restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday evening. He was accompanied by friend and former longtime president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey.
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Ben Affleck Moved Out Of Their Marital Home
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Recent reports revealed that the “Hypnotic” actor has ditched living under the same roof as Lopez for another house in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to TMZ, Affleck has been seen spending the night at the house solo.
Another source told In Touch that Affleck moved out of their $60 million matrimonial home as they “just couldn’t make it work.”
“The writing is on the wall – it’s over,” the source stated, adding, “They’re headed for a divorce – and for once, [Ben’s] not to blame!”
“He’s focusing on his work and his kids now,” the insider went on. “Ben already moved out, and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.”
“They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him, and he can’t change her. There’s no way it could have lasted,” they noted.
The tipster further claimed that Affleck “decided to call it quits” on his marriage to Lopez and has been working on his new movie, “The Accountant 2.”
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Jennifer Lopez Still Rocks Her Wedding Ring
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Despite the intense speculations about the troubled state of her marriage to Affleck, the “Hustlers” actress still wore her wedding ring as she promoted her “Love Story” atlas.
“At its core, Atlas is a love story about what makes us human. It’s the story of friendship, perseverance, and learning to have faith in yourself. I cannot wait for you to meet Atlas,” Lopez wrote.
The “Get Loud” singer’s love for motion pictures is well documented, as she has produced and starred in several, especially her $20 million Amazon Prime documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” which chronicled her love story with Affleck.
Ben Affleck Didn’t Seem Keen To Be A Part Of His Wife’s Documentary
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Affleck seemingly doesn’t like such a public display of their union, especially because of the public scrutiny their relationship suffered when they were engaged to be married back in 2003.
In the film, Affleck was noticeably uncomfortable with Lopez sharing details of their old love letters with her friends and colleagues and voiced out his feelings.
“Things that are private, I’d always felt are sacred and special because in part they’re private,” he stated, going on to confess that the whole thing “was something of an adjustment” for him.