Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are stalling split announcement as divorce rumors rage on
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amid ongoing speculation about their divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly delaying the official announcement of their split to ensure a "seamless" transition.
A source told ET that the couple is taking their time to handle the separation with "grace, understanding, and gentleness," aiming to make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
Why are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck waiting to announce their split?
The source explained that the couple is "waiting to announce their official split, because they want to make sure everything is seamless when they do, especially with everyone involved. Neither of them want this process to be rushed. They are treating the separation with as much grace, understanding, and gentleness as they can."
The couple's recent decision to spend holidays and Lopez's birthday apart, coupled with Affleck's move to a new Los Angeles estate, suggests the split is imminent.
However, the source emphasized that their focus is on making sure the separation does not adversely affect their five children.
"They want to make sure the kids are comfortable with the transition and where they are living, etcetera," ET's source continued.
"They don't want to make it feel like they're pulling the rug from underneath their children. They're making a mutual effort to ensure that this transition is as healthy and easy as possible."
Affleck, who recently moved into a new home closer to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, is reportedly feeling "hopeful" about the change.
This move is intended to facilitate co-parenting their three children - Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. "Ben really likes his new home and feels hopeful about the change," said the source.
"It’s been a hard time for him, but he’s continuing to make his wellbeing and his family a priority."
Similarly, Lopez is also ready to move forward.
"The timing of the transition made her birthday a bit more difficult, but with the support of her friends and family, she’s doing her best day by day," the source added.
Lopez and Affleck, who originally dated from 2002 to 2004 and rekindled their romance in 2021, were married in Las Vegas in July 2022.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's delayed split announcement sparks online debate
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s decision to delay announcing their split has generated considerable buzz online, with fans weighing in on their complicated relationship.
One user criticized the couple's history of failed relationships, saying, "Man. Every time they get together, they never last. I understand she's a controlling female and he doesn't care for it. Why do they do this to themselves, knowing they never last?"
Others questioned the impact of the ongoing speculations. "I have to wonder if the constant speculation is worth not making an announcement. Their every move is being watched. I hope whatever is happening they can both move on to a happy life," another user commented.
Some users are skeptical about the need for a formal split announcement. "What do you mean taking their time officially announcing their split. They’ve been living separate lives for how long now. Children are not dumb. They don’t need to officially announce anything about their relationship. It’s already known and out there. It’s not even news anymore, in my opinion," remarked one individual.
"All the men she goes through, I feel sorry for her children" a user said.
Another user wrote, "People love going backwards in relationships only to find out the reason why it didn't work out the first time."
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