Affleck's divorce from Jennifer Lopez has reportedly put a strain on the 'Elektra' star's relationship with her entrepreneur boyfriend because he 'doesn't like sharing Jen.'
- August 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Garner and John Miller remain strong despite a report stating otherwise. The actress is not getting back together with her ex-husband Ben Affleck and is still dating the CaliBurger CEO amid Affleck's divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
In the wake of Lopez's divorce filing, there has been a report that this put a strain on Garner's relationship with Miller. They were said to be on a break and the "13 Going on 30" star was reportedly not happy with her man.
However, sources close to the situation beg to differ. The sources tell TMZ that Garner and Miller are still very much together and their relationship has not changed as a result of Affleck and Lopez's ongoing divorce.
The sources insist that Garner and Miller are solid, so there's no reason for Affleck to reenter the picture in the romantic sense. The entrepreneur is allegedly well versed in Garner and Affleck's co-parenting situation and is not bothered by their arrangement. In fact, he is said to be very confident in his relationship with the actress.
The sources clarify the status of Affleck and Miller's relationship after Daily Mail reported that the attorney has struggled with the attention Garner has given Affleck. The "Deadpool & Wolverine" star was previously reported to have played an active role as a "marriage counselor" and "mediator" during Affleck and Lopez's split.
"John doesn't like sharing Jen, and there is a divide when it comes to her and Ben," a source told the U.K. news outlet. "He wishes it wasn't like that because he understands they are a family, but it gets to him like it would anyone."
"John doesn't have any fears that they are getting back together - but it has been tough coping with her support for Ben during his split from J.Lo," the sources added, claiming that the pair have been actively working to get to a "better place" following her ex's divorce saga.
"John is looking forward to Ben and J.Lo's split being done so he can start focusing on Jen," the so-called insider further dished. "It is just going to take a little time. They both want to be in a better place, but some work needs to be done."
Despite the difficulties, Miller's patience has reportedly made Garner appreciate him even more. "The relationship that Ben and Jen have is different, and where that bothers John, Jen actually likes that it is different because that is what attracted her to John in the first place," the source explained.
Garner and Miller have been dating since 2018. They split in early 2020, but got back together in 2021. As for Affleck and Lopez, they married in 2022 after rekindling their romance in 2021. On August 20, coinciding with the second anniversary of their formal wedding ceremony, the singer filed for divorce from her husband.