After his messy divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck seems to be leaning on his best friend, Matt Damon. The two actors were recently seen having dinner together, just days after Lopez filed for divorce. The long-time friends were joined by Matt Damon’s wife and children as they dined at a nice Italian restaurant. Affleck seems to be taking the divorce pretty hard. However, that is to be expected. Every divorce is a slippery slope.
OK Magazine reports that Matt Damon is keeping Ben Affleck “out of trouble” as he continues to deal with the divorce. However, the road to recovery seems to be a long journey. Affleck and Lopez had their ups and downs, but they were still married at the end of the day. Affleck is expected to experience a mixture of feelings as he begins to heal.
Ben Affleck’s Well-Being Seems To Be Matt Damon’s Top Priority
“The truth is there was a great deal of love, but also, unfortunately, what became clear were Ben’s erratic mood swings that he couldn’t hide from the press, as much as he tried to,” an insider claimed. “When the big highs and big lows informed a toxicity that was pervasive, no one can help you — you have to help yourself. Matt’s No. 1 priority right now is keeping Ben out of trouble,” the source claimed. “The last thing anyone wants is for Ben to turn to alcohol again. Matt has straight out told him that relapse is not an option.”
Ben and Jennifer’s divorce seemed to be a long time coming. However, After months of drama and time apart, Lopez officially filed for divorce on the couple’s second wedding anniversary. This was most likely the nail in the coffin for Affleck’s mental health,
Luckily for Ben Affleck, he has a friend like Matt Damon. The actors go way back, as their friendship seems to be a pure one. While Affleck copes with his heartbreak, he appears to be at a crucial part in his life. Can Matt keep Ben on the right path?
