Ben Affleck‘s inner circle is worried that the Gone Girl star could be struggling to keep his sobriety intact. The 53-year-old actor, who has been open about his long battle with alcoholism, is reportedly having a difficult time accepting that his ex, Jennifer Garner, will soon be walking down the aisle with fiancé John Miller.
It has been a challenging couple of years for Ben Affleck during his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The issue is that while Ben was dealing with the heartbreak and chaos of another failed marriage, he became dependent on his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, to help him through the difficult times. In fact, many claim Ben became more than just reliant on Garner.
Garner and Affleck spent a lot of time together during his split with Lopez. Garner was Ben’s rock, and they grew even closer. Despite divorcing in 2015, Jen Garner and Ben Affleck have maintained a solid and close friendship and co-parenting relationship.
Affleck still describes their split as the biggest regret of his life, and it seems that old wound has reopened painfully. “Ben is devastated, and it’s taking a real toll on him,” a source tells Radar Online. “Accepting that Jen is about to move on for good feels like experiencing the loss all over again.”
Ben Affleck Is In A Fragile State
Despite rumors of a possible reconciliation after Affleck’s split from JLo earlier this year, insiders insist Garner’s future is firmly set with Miller. “Jen still has a lot of affection for Ben, but only as a friend,” says a family pal.
Jennifer Garner has been very clear with Ben that friendship is as far as her feelings go, where he is concerned. However, recent reports reveal that Ben and John Miller are both struggling with jealousy.
However, recent reports allege that Ben’s inner circle is concerned that his sobriety is at risk. Affleck’s struggle with addiction has been well-documented. He has publicly admitted to multiple relapses over the years.
“Relapse is embarrassing, obviously. I wish it didn’t happen. I really wish it wasn’t on the Internet for my kids to see,” Affleck admitted in 2019.
His pals allegedly feel he’s now vulnerable under the emotional stress of Garner’s engagement. For now, they say he is doing his best. But losing the greatest love of his life, not once, but seemingly twice, is taking a toll on him emotionally.
There is no official confirmation that Ben Affleck has fallen off the wagon, or will. Still, friends worry that the intensity of watching his former love start a new chapter could be a dangerous trigger for him.
The combination of heartbreak, co-parenting responsibilities, and public scrutiny could put him in a challenging position. Those close to him hope that his support network will help him navigate this latest challenge. But only time will tell if he can truly weather the storm.
