Kaylah Walton
The split between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck comes after a turbulent two years of marriage. Issues arose in May, just before their second anniversary. Lopez noted April 26 as the date of their separation in the divorce filing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The divorce proceedings might be complex as they did not have a prenuptial agreement. This omission could prolong the division of their substantial assets. However, based on Affleck’s past statements about marriage and relationships, questions may be raised about whether this outcome could have been avoided.
Insightful Quotes by Affleck
In a 1999 interview with Playboy, Affleck, renowned for “Good Will Hunting” and “Armageddon,” candidly discussed relationships and his approach to handling them.
Affleck highlighted the importance of addressing dissatisfaction promptly in a relationship, stating, “If you don’t deal with it right then, it just festers and stays there.” He admitted to his tendency to let anger build-up, leading to eventual relationship breakdowns.
Reflecting on his behavior, Affleck mentioned instances where he would create conflicts or withdraw, acknowledging his passive-aggressive tendencies. He expressed a desire to outgrow such behaviors.
At 52 years old, Affleck’s past struggles seem ongoing. Following his divorce from Jennifer Garner in 2018, although they share three children and maintain a close relationship, he recently moved out of their $68 million Beverly Hills home. This move coincided with Lopez vacationing alone in Italy.
