Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez navigate space in their marriage as he 'needed a break' from red carpets, claims source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have always captured attention as Hollywood's power couple, but sources claim they are navigating physical distance and differing needs for personal space.

Amid their bustling careers, the pair finds themselves separated by coasts with the 'Batman' actor relishing the opportunity to spend some solo time while Lopez is not happy with the absence of her partner.

Jennifer Lopez is a 'little hurt' by Ben Affleck's absence

Explaining the dynamics of Affleck and Lopez's marriage, a source claimed, "She’s giving him some breathing room."

"Of course, she was a little hurt, but she knows he loves her. He just needed a break from the red carpets and publicity that she craves," the insider added, according to OK Magazine.

The couple, who is reportedly looking for a bi-coastal arrangement, was recently spotted scouting properties in New York City where Lopez has been spending a significant amount of her time.

"He enjoys doing normal everyday stuff," said the source, adding, "Ben thinks having independent lives and separate interests is healthy for the relationship. J. Lo doesn’t totally agree, but she gets it."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's 'change has been abnormal' to them

Reflecting on how Affleck and Lopez have been dealing with their phase of adjustment, the insider claimed, "The change has been abnormal for the pair who have been attached at the hip since they wed in 2022."

"Ben and J Lo are normally together 24/7, but lately, they've been spending time apart," the source shared, adding "Jen’s need to make their relationship so public and perfect often leaves Ben feeling overwhelmed and henpecked."

"He just needs to be by himself sometimes, out of her shadow," the insider claimed.

Source says Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez need to make 'adjustments in their behavior'

A separate source explained that the realities of distance and individual needs have affected the way Affleck and Lopez have been navigating the complexities of their marriage.

"This is the first long stretch they’ve spent apart in a while. And they’re both dealing with it in different ways," claimed the insider.

"She wants constant affirmation from him that she’s loved and adored. But she’s not getting much of that now and Ben gets defensive and moody," the source continued.

"The honeymoon is definitely over," an insider dished of the twosome, who shockingly rekindled their early 2000s romance in 2021," the insider spilled, adding, "The feeling is if they do want to stay married, they both need to make some adjustments in their behavior."