Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, one of Hollywood’s most famous couples, have officially divorced, ending their marriage exactly two years after they tied the knot. Sources close to the couple have revealed that Affleck’s unpredictable mood swings played a significant role in their separation.
Ben Affleck’s Mood Swings Led to Divorce
Sources say that Ben Affleck had mood swings which contributed to the pressure between them. In spite of the shown affection to each other, possessiveness and instability of Affleck was an insurmountable obstacle for the construction of a healthy marriage. The actor revealed a roller-coaster like mood swing which started becoming intolerable for Lopez.
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It was not just a personal problem Affleck had and we saw him being happy and within the next minute or so, he looked depressed. Another factor which put pressure on their marriage was inability of Hughes to control his display of feelings before the media outfit. One more factor which let the gap between them grow and became unbearable was the difference in his behavior in public and private life.
However, Affleck and Lopez were not ready to let go of their marriage and they tried severally to reconcile. That’s why Lopez first put down their official date of separation as April 2024, when they attempted to reconcile. Though, the mood swings of Affleck turned toxic for them and they couldn’t handle that without professional help. According to the source, it was not easy for the couple to deal with the emotional fluctuations and so this caused the goodbye.
Lopez’s decision to file for a divorce on 20/08/2024 held the prince of the attempt to save their marriage after two years of the wedding. It also was their anniversary, and it clearly means that Lopez could not wait for things to get better and had reached the boiling point.
Throughout their struggles, both Lopez and Affleck have prioritized the well-being of their children. Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck co-parents three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner: 18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel. Despite the difficulties in their marriage, both Lopez and Affleck are committed to doing everything possible for their children’s sake.