Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez’s Strained Divorce
Ben Affleck‘s engagement and marriage to Jennifer Lopez did not work out as planned. As it turns out, the divorce is not going smoothly, either, much to the dismay and disappointment of only one person — Jennifer Lopez.
If asked, Ben Affleck might consider the separation a decision that was highly beneficial to him.
The latest issue that has arisen relates to Ben Affleck’s lack of interest in response to Lopez’s continued efforts to be somewhat overly supportive after their separation.
Affleck ‘s No-contact Rule
According to sources who spoke to Yahoo, Jennifer Lopez is hurt and baffled that her ex-husband, with whom she shares no children, has refused to answer some of her unsolicited text messages and phone calls.
The source said: “She’s stopped leaving messages or texts because he never answers. It’s so demeaning and rude.”
The person in the know revealed to the publication that Lopez has been left extremely hurt after she reached out to Ben Affleck with a sweet birthday message, but he refused to acknowledge or answer it.
According to the insider: “When Jen reached out to her ex on his birthday, he didn’t engage, which is par for the course. Once in a while Ben will get back to her with the bare minimum or a like’ to one of her questions, but 99.9 percent of the time, it’s all being handled by his lawyers or assistants.”
The friend concluded by: “It’s driving J.Lo absolutely batty.”
Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Needy’ Texts To Ben Affleck Spark Concern
Some have criticized Lopez for appearing needy in her attempts to keep in touch with Affleck post-divorce, especially since their remaining ties are strictly transactional.
The Complexities Of Their Shared Business Interests
Although the couple divorced last year, their joint assets and business ventures require ongoing coordination and communication, which can be facilitated by their well-informed and capable assistant and attorney. They have a multi-million-dollar Beverly Hills home, purchased for over $60 million, that they are still trying to sell.
Furthermore, they have a successful production company, Artists Equity, which Affleck co-founded with his longtime friend Matt Damon. This company produced two recent projects related to the former couple: the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, about the making of Lopez’s album, and the film Unstoppable, which starred Lopez. Jennifer Lopez stars in and produces the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, a project under Ben Affleck’s production company.
The Lack Of Need For Personal Communication
Despite these substantial joint obligations, many have pointed out that there is indeed no personal need for Lopez and Affleck to communicate. Given their status and complex assets, they have high-powered lawyers and assistants handling the split and the sale of the mansion.
Lopez’s reported efforts to reach out, including sending a birthday message to Affleck that was not acknowledged, have been seen by some as an indication of emotional difficulty moving forward.
Advice To Move On
The latest reports suggest that the emotional burden of the divorce has left Lopez feeling hurt. In light of this and Ben Affleck’s lack of response, some are advising Jennifer Lopez to focus on her next chapter. Sources close to the situation indicate that Ben Affleck does not plan to revisit the relationship.
