The latest reports of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marital problems have not been dispelled by the actor’s decision to go without his wedding band.
Once considered a case of second chance romances, their renewed passion now confronts additional difficulties such as living apart and under public attention. The duo is also coping with the residual effects of their previous partnerships.
On May 18, TMZ released a picture of Ben Affleck inside a car, noticeably devoid of his wedding band on his left finger as he fiddled with the sun visor, sparking rumors. Rumors that Affleck and Jennifer “JLo” Lopez, his wife of over two years, would be divorcing quickly followed this appearance.
Fans and bystanders had quick and varied responses.
Kind of not surprised, said one user. All they have to do is learn how to be content on their own.
“Sorry, but I am not surprised at all,” said another.
When others saw that Ben was missing his wedding band, remarks like “Oh no, not his wedding ring” and “Soooo maybe it’s NOT a rumor,” implying that there could be more serious problems at hand, fueled the fire.
Affleck’s motivations were questioned by other users, one of whom remarked, “Isn’t he showing that hand up on purpose tho?”
One person amidst the conjecture proposed that Ben “should have stayed with Jennifer Garner.”
“I just hope and pray that she takes a lot of time out for herself and stops running into things that she doesn’t need to do, especially getting married soon after coming out of a relationship,” said a more kind commenter.
“I hope Ben is all right and he gets past all of this, and life goes on for him in a better way,” the same person continued. I want the best for both of them in life.
With optimism, a different fan said, “I really hope not…I sincerely hope they remain together for a very long time. They must truly adore one another.
On May 19, a different picture that appeared online and showed Ben driving a vehicle in Los Angeles while sporting his wedding ring once more gave the narrative an unexpected turn.
This happened soon after on May 17, when Ben and JLo were spotted together in public for the first time in 47 days. They were seen together in a parking lot, Ben clutching some paperwork and JLo holding a bouquet of flowers, following an event for Ben’s kids that his ex-wife Jennifer Garner apparently attended.
Subsequently, Ben was observed collecting JLo and her daughter, Emme Muñiz, from a school. JLo took the front seat as Emme entered the rear seat, and Ben reached over the center console of the vehicle to open the door for her. Then Ben drove out of the school, his face solemn.
These latest appearances imply that Ben and JLo are still together despite the ongoing rumors about their relationship. The couple has stated in the past that part of the reason for their breakup in the early 2000s was the public’s relentless scrutiny.
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