Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have reportedly been teetering on the edge of divorce for months. The couple haven’t publicly addressed their allegedly split. However, sources claim that the marriage is on its last leg. Unfortunately, it seems that JLo’s lavish lifestyle of glitz and glamour left the actor feeling out of place, and worried that he may even have to face his worst nightmare — a relapse. So, he made the decision to leave his wife behind.
According to the August 19 edition of In Touch Weekly Magazine, Ben Affleck felt out of place in Jennifer Lopez’s world. The parties were too much for him to handle as the temptation set in. Instead of giving in to his demons, he opted to remove himself from the situation.
Ben Affleck Felt He Had to Leave Jennifer Lopez before He Started Drinking Again
“The marriage was incredibly overwhelming — JLo lives a very glam lifestyle, and he was often faced with temptation,” an insider tells the outlet. “[Ben] was risking his sobriety in that environment. He had to leave to avoid his worst nightmare — a relapse.”
“There’s no middle ground,” the source added. “It’s really unhealthy for him to be around any kind of alcohol. And with JLo, the drinking came with parties, surrounded by fake people who treated him special because of his fame, which was a trigger for him.”
Meanwhile, Lopez started a cocktail line in 2023 called Delola. While she claims she doesn’t drink often, she admitted that she enjoys the “occasional cocktail.” However, for Affleck, it was reportedly a boundary that he didn’t want to cross.
Another informant says that Affleck is now “moving on.” Instead of looking back at his marriage issues, he’s focused on the future. The actor’s been working on new projects and spending time with his children.
“Ultimately, ending the marriage was the best decision. If Ben hadn’t ended it, many believe he would have eventually started drinking again — and that would have been a disaster,” the insider dished.
Fans are now watching Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for any signs of either reconciliation or a divorce announcement. Since they haven’t confirmed their split, there is hope that they may be able to work things out. However, it appears that Affleck is much more focused on himself and his health at this time.
