Hollywood Heartthrob Faces Backlash for Alleged Mind Games with Ex-Fiancée

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is on shaky ground, with rumors of a possible divorce circulating for months. Despite their silence on the matter, insiders claim that the couple’s relationship is on the rocks.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the Los Angeles premiere of Warner Bros.

The couple’s marital woes have sparked speculation about the state of their relationship, with some insiders suggesting that Ben is engaging in emotional manipulation tactics, known as “gaslighting,” to control Jen.

Is Ben Affleck Emotionally Manipulating Jennifer Lopez?

According to a recent report, Ben has been playing mind games with Jen, leaving her feeling confused and uncertain about their relationship.

For instance, he has been wearing his wedding ring on some occasions, but not on others, creating a sense of ambiguity about their marital status.

Moreover, Ben’s decision to purchase a new home while Jen was celebrating her 55th birthday in the Hamptons was seen as a deliberate attempt to humiliate her.

Is Ben Playing Real Estate Mind Games?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the 2023 Eastern Congo Initiative Poker and Blackjack Tournament hosted by TAO Group Hospitality at LAVO Restaurant & Nightclub at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jen is said to be infuriated by Ben’s claims that his actions are intended to protect her, which she believes are nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to control and manipulate her.

“The way Ben ignored their anniversary, then her birthday, while having the audacity to claim he’s protecting her somehow … it was shocking,” says an insider.

“It makes J. Lo sick to her stomach. People in their circle are wondering how it’s gotten to this point and become so toxic.”

Is There Any Hope For a Reconciliation?

Despite the uncertainty surrounding their relationship, it remains unclear whether Ben and Jen will be able to reconcile their differences.

According to insiders, however, the prospects of a reunion appear slim.

Jennifer Lopez and husband US actor Ben Affleck arrive for Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood celebration, at Nya Studios in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2023.

“Now Ben and J. Lo are giving each other the silent treatment. J. Lo doesn’t know how it came to this,” says the source.

“She really thought she’d finally found her happily ever after, and then Ben pulled the rug out from under her. She’s putting up a brave front in public, but she’s seething on the inside.”

While we’d love to see these two patch things up, it seems increasingly likely that Ben and Jen are headed for a split.