It appears that after four divorces, Jennifer Lopez might be giving up on love altogether. Sitting down for a candid talk for Interview, the “Hustlers” actor opened up about picking up the pieces after her split from Ben Affleck. “I was thinking about this time in my life, and I’m like, ‘That’s not what I thought it was going to turn out like,'” Lopez said while adding that she was ultimately satisfied with how her life ended up. The “I’m Real” singer alluded to her past failed relationships, not only with Affleck, but her other partners. “But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, ‘F***, that is exactly what I needed,'” Lopez said.
Later in the interview, Lopez hinted that the fourth time may have been the last time. Not only did it seem she was through saying “I do” at wedding ceremonies, but she may be done saying “I do” to dating in general. “Yes, I’m not looking for anybody, because everything that I’ve done over the past 25, 30 years … What if I’m just free?” Lopez said. This was not the first time the “Out of Sight” star has spoken about how the rise and fall of her relationship with Affleck left her disenchanted. After getting back together with Affleck, Lopez spoke about how she felt after their first split in 2004. “I honestly felt like I was going to die,” she said during an Apple Music interview in November 2022.
Despite the heartbreak, both Lopez and Affleck were committed to showing they were still “amicable” for their children, per People. This further complicated their post-divorce relationship.
How their relationship continued to get messier
Not even a full month after filing for divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted packing on the PDA while they were out in Beverly Hills with the family. “Ben and JLo are currently at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel holding hands and kissing. The kids are with them, but at a separate table,” a source told Page Six on September 14. Perhaps part of Lopez’s stated trepidation about dating after splitting from Affleck came from how he treated her post-divorce. According to one insider, the “Gone Girl” actor was love-bombing his ex-wife because of his “addictive personality” which was giving mixed signals. “It’s obviously giving him some sort of buzz to be sort of back and forth with J. Lo, even though he has no intention of going any further than having a little fun,” a source told In Touch Weekly on October 4.
Another reason Lopez could be worried about entering another relationship was the financial issues caused by her fourth failed marriage. Even though the former couple were on good terms, there were signs Bennifer’s divorce could get messy. “They had no prenup, which complicates things,” a source told OK! on October 5, while mentioning that Lopez contributed the majority of the down payment for their $60 million home.
That could turn out to be an expensive lesson for the “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” singer.
