Ben Affleck's emotional highs and lows led to divorce from Jennifer Lopez: Report

Ben Affleck’s emotional highs and lows led to divorce from Jennifer Lopez: Report

Despite their deep love, Ben Affleck’s erratic behaviour and mood swings became too much for Jennifer Lopez, leading to their separation.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, have called it quits, with sources close to the couple revealing that Affleck’s unpredictable moods were a key factor in their divorce. Despite their mutual love, the actor’s extreme and sudden mood changes made it challenging to sustain their marriage. “The truth is there was a great deal of love, but unfortunately, Ben's erratic mood swings became a significant issue,” a source told PEOPLE. These mood swings reportedly ranged from extreme happiness to deep, dark behaviour, creating an unstable environment that was difficult to navigate.

Ben Affleck’s emotional highs and lows led to divorce from Jennifer Lopez: Report

The strain on their relationship

Affleck and Lopez had been trying to make their marriage work since April, but the fluctuating moods created a toxic environment that eventually led to their separation. According to a source, “They were trying to work through it, but when the mood swings and the big highs and big lows informed a toxicity that was pervasive, no one can help you — you have to help yourself.” The couple’s struggles had been reported for months, with many speculating about the difficulties they were facing.

The decision to divorce

Jennifer Lopez’s decision to file for divorce on what would have been their second wedding anniversary in August speaks volumes about her feelings. A source told the publication, “She was done waiting, and the date she did it speaks a ton.” The couple had spent much of the summer apart, and despite Lopez’s efforts to make things work, it became clear that their differences were too significant to overcome. Another insider noted that Lopez “tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken” by the outcome.

The importance of family

Throughout their marriage, both Lopez and Affleck prioritized their children, and this continues to be a focus in the wake of their separation. Lopez is mother to 16-year-old twins Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been,” emphasized a source close to the couple.

Looking ahead

As the world comes to terms with the end of one of Hollywood’s most high-profile marriages, the love between Affleck and Lopez is not in question. However, the challenges they faced, particularly Affleck’s mood swings, proved insurmountable.

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