Jennifer Garner stepping away from Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage drama as 'it's too painful'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Garner has decided to step back from the ongoing drama surrounding her ex-husband Ben Affleck and his current wife, Jennifer Lopez.

Insiders reveal that Garner, 52, is choosing to distance herself from the "circus" after realizing how the situation brings up painful memories of her own divorce from Affleck, 51.

Jennifer Garner ends 'marriage counselor' role for ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Despite her efforts to act as a "counselor" to the couple, who have been facing rumored marital issues, Garner has now opted to remove herself from the equation.

"Jen eventually got to a place where she was like, 'Sorry, figure this out yourself,'" an insider shared with DailyMail.com.

The constant involvement was becoming too emotionally taxing for her, as it reminded her of the difficulties she faced during her own marriage and subsequent divorce.

"It was beginning to become too painful for her because it was bringing back so many memories of their divorce."

Garner and Affleck, who share three children, Violet, 18, Finn, 15, and Samuel, 12, were married from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2018. Although Garner had initially tried to support Affleck and Lopez, the strain of revisiting old wounds has led her to step back.

"Jen opened up her home and her life to JLo because she had moved on from the past. She cares about JLo and cares about their kids and how it will affect all of them," the insider explained.

However, Garner’s involvement was reportedly causing tension with her rumored fiance, businessman John Miller, 46.

Sources indicate that Miller was growing tired of Garner's role in trying to "fix" Affleck's marriage.

"John wants nothing more than for Ben to be okay, but it isn’t his girlfriend’s responsibility to play babysitter to him," a source stated last month. "That is for Ben to figure out on his own and for his wife to handle."

Trouble in Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage

Affleck and Lopez, who have been married for two years, are reportedly living separately amid their rumored marital strife. Affleck has moved out of their $60 million mansion and into a $100,000-a-month rental in Brentwood. Lopez, meanwhile, recently returned from a solo trip to Italy, where she spent time with friends and attended Paris Fashion Week.

Garner remains focused on her own life and well-being. She was seen spending time with her children and is committed to supporting them through any familial changes. As she steps back from the drama, Garner's priority is her own peace and the stability of her family.

Jennifer Garner's decision to step away from Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage sparks online buzz

Jennifer Garner's choice to distance herself from her ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marital issues has ignited a flurry of reactions online. Garner, who has reportedly been acting as a counselor to the couple, decided to step back due to the emotional toll it was taking on her.

One user wrote, "This is a perfect example that the person you choose to have children with is never going away. This case is a bit unusual that Garner is in a 'counseling' role to her ex. That seems a bit cruel to her feelings considering her divorce from him was a painful experience - but that’s the point about being stuck with the other parent of your kids. It really is for better or for worse and this shows how it can be worse."

Another user expressed sympathy for the children involved: "I honestly just feel so sad for all the kids in this situation. They adapt and accept after probably months of hesitancy (Jennifer’s kids in particular) only to have to say goodbye AGAIN to another family they’ve grown attached to. It’s so unfair for them. And selfish of mom to keep bringing them into these deep relationships she says will last forever."

Some users were less sympathetic towards Jennifer Lopez, with one stating, "Don't worry about Jen Lopez. She'll fall in love again in the next few months."

Another user criticized Affleck, writing, "I have lost all sympathy for Ben. He has hurt both of these women tremendously. Jennifer Garner has been an angel on earth for making such amazing efforts to help him 'fix' his life - for her children's sake as well as his own. I can only surmise that he CANNOT allow himself to be loved. He doesn't want to be alone, but he can't allow himself to accept a normal loving relationship. Self-destructive without any concern for the damage he has done to the women who dared open their hearts to him. Let Matt Damon take over as hero/savior."

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