Jennifer Garner 'on a break' with BF John Miller after ex Ben Affleck-JLo drama affects their relationship

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Garner and John Miller’s relationship appears to be in turmoil

This comes amid Garner's ex-partner Ben Affleck's ongoing drama with Jennifer Lopez, who officially filed for divorce on August 20.

Insiders reveal that Garner’s continued support for her ex-husband during his marital issues with Lopez has strained her relationship with Miller. As Garner focuses on their children and Affleck’s well-being, her own romantic life faces uncertainty.

How Ben Affleck's drama left Jennifer Garner's relationship with John Miller in turmoil

Garner, 52, and Miller, 46, have been "on a break," and it appears their six-year romance began to suffer around the same time that Garner’s ex-husband, Affleck, began leaning on her amid his marital issues with Lopez.

"Jen’s had so much going on with Ben, it just took a toll," the insider explains. "And she and John ended up going their separate ways. It wasn’t her choice."

Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Ben, 52, on August 20, marking their second wedding anniversary and listing April 26 as their separation date. While Lopez spent much of the summer on the East Coast, Affleck was in Los Angeles, often seen with Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children.

The dynamic between Garner and Ben isn’t new. After their 2015 divorce, Jennifer Garner supported Ben Affleck through his 2018 rehab stint, and their closeness extended to him having the security code to her rental home amid his separation from JLo. Affleck moved out of his LA mansion in May, renting a $100,000-a-month property in Brentwood before buying a $30 million home later that month.

"Ben’s been turning to Jen [Garner] for advice and support, and that’s been a big source of annoyance for John," the insider revealed. "He doesn’t enjoy competing with her ex-husband for her attention." 

Despite his amicable relationship with Affleck, Miller finds it challenging to handle the situation. 

"John likes Ben and tries to be understanding, but there’s only so much a guy can take," the source added.

Affleck "basically made Jen into his personal therapist once he started having issues with J Lo. She’s who he’d run to. But it got even worse after he left JLo. When he moved out, he got so incredibly needy. It was one crisis after another, and when he’s in that state, Jen is always there for him without fail. John has finally had enough."

How did Jennifer Garner’s close circle react?

According to an insider, “Some friends have been saying it’s all Ben’s fault," as per Life&Style.

The source explained, “Jen can be very easy on Ben, but privately, even she admits he’s taken up a lot of her time – especially because they’ve had so much parenting to deal with.” 

Garner and Affleck have three children together: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12. They’ve been helping the children adjust to Affleck’s breakup from their stepmother and the challenges associated with Lopez’s children from a previous marriage, twins Max and Emme Muñiz, 16. 

The source added about Garner's top priority, ”Helping the kids get through another divorce with as little trauma as possible has been Jen’s priority."

Affleck’s past struggles with alcohol, which contributed to their 2015 split and 2018 divorce, remain a concern for Garner. “The reality is that Jen needs Ben to be healthy for the sake of their kids,” said the source.

“With his history of addiction, there’s definitely an extra pressure to make sure he doesn’t fall.” 

Critics argue that Garner should set firmer boundaries and enforce tough love, but the source noted, “But that isn’t possible for her. She’ll never give up on him, or else she’d feel like she was letting their kids down.”

The source insisted there’s no hidden agenda behind Garner’s actions: “It’s got nothing to do with Jen having feelings for Ben — she’s not carrying some torch for him. It comes down to what’s best for her kids. Jen is the type of mom who will always put their needs above her own."

Despite this, the source said, “Jen’s second chance at love has been ruined”. Garner is taking full responsibility for her situation, though her friends are less forgiving. 

Garner and Miller have reconciled before, reuniting in 2021 after a split in 2020. “Jen’s inner circle really likes John and hopes they can get back on track one day,” the source revealed, adding that rumors of a secret engagement in 2022 had circulated. “Pals are still rooting for them.”

Jennifer Garner's concern for Ben Affleck sparks discussion online

After the source revealed the impact of Jennifer Garner and John Miller's relationship status due to Garner's concern for Ben Affleck, many users have weighed in with their comments.

One user wrote, “I think Garner has feeling still for Ben after all is the father of her kids.  She will always love him.  She is soft, decent, good mother and is not loud.  The perfect woman for Ben since she brings in him calm and patience."

The second claimed, "Garner is over involved She uses her kids as excuses One kid is off to college and her other kids are older John does not need the drama she brings", while another suggested, "Jen needs to work on boundaries. Codependency is destructive."

Another slammed, "Unless she wants him back. I wouldn't though. She needs to send him on his way and live her own life. She's getting to old to waste time being his babysitter."

The last shared, "UGH! I do appreciate that they've maintained such a good relationship for their kids but he brings her down with his addictions. She deserves so much better."

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