Ben Affleck, 52, reportedly didn’t anticipate that Jennifer Lopez would publicly address their breakup when she did, but he’s not entirely surprised, given her history of documenting their relationship through music and film. According to a source speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Affleck knows that Lopez has always been open about her personal life and their on-again, off-again romance has been no exception. The insider shared that Affleck believes she will likely continue to speak about their breakup for years to come.
“Ben knows that she will talk about the breakup forever, because she has made albums and documentaries about their two relationships,” the source revealed. Affleck would prefer if Lopez didn’t continue to bring up their split, but he understands that it’s something she feels the need to address. “He didn’t get a heads-up that she was going to talk about their relationship, but he assumed that it would eventually happen. It is a part of his life just as much as anything else, he’s never going to get away from it.”
While Affleck may not have been notified in advance about her decision to speak out, he’s come to terms with the fact that Lopez processes her emotions in a public way. The insider emphasized that Affleck respects how Lopez chooses to handle their breakup, even though he might prefer to keep certain aspects of their relationship private. “Ben is OK with however Jen has to deal with it,” the source added. “He understands that she has always been one to talk about her personal life.”
Affleck is aware that everyone copes with loss and heartbreak differently, and for Lopez, speaking about her experiences is part of that process. “People deal with loss and breakup in their own way, and this is what Jen had to do and Ben has to accept it,” the insider explained. However, Affleck would still like to keep some personal details out of the public eye. “He would like to keep some stuff to himself, especially major details about their relationship.”
Despite his preference for privacy, Affleck seems to be taking a pragmatic approach to the situation. He knows that Lopez’s candidness is simply part of who she is, and though it may occasionally put their past relationship back in the spotlight, he’s prepared to live with that reality. The couple’s breakup, much like their highly publicized romance, continues to generate interest, and it seems Lopez’s reflections on their relationship will remain a topic of discussion for the foreseeable future.
