News of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s strained marriage emerged when he was seen looking depressed before she began divorce proceedings.
However, an insider told People magazine that Lopez doesn’t want to end her marriage to Affleck but feels cornered because “nothing will change with Ben.”
They revealed: “She doesn’t want to file for divorce. She has no other choice.”
The singer and performer is said to be taking time to take care of herself and set goals for what lies ahead.
The insider added that despite the difficulties the “Let’s Get Loud” singer has faced this year, she is still willing to embrace her independence and is emphasizing on advancing her career.
“But true to her positive outlook on life, she is moving forward with optimism,” they added. “Instead of feeling like she fell flat on her face, she sees it as meaningful. She’s taking time for herself now.”
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Additionally, while Lopez is feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and looking for a way forward, her main focus now is ensuring the happiness and stability of her children during these challenging times .
The insider said: “She knows she has had a privileged life in many ways. She is grateful for all the beautiful memories with Ben, but now she is focused on creating her best future for yourself and your children.”
It was also revealed that the fate of their assets is uncertain, as the former Hollywood power couple neglected to draw up a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot in 2022.
This comes as Lopez recently spoke out about her publicly admitting to the split in a recent interview.
The mother of two expressed her emotions surrounding the separation as “lonely, strange, scary. Feeling really sad. Feeling hopeless” but shared her determination to progress, acknowledging the valuable lesson that she learned.
“These things won’t kill me,” Lopez confessed to Interview magazine.
“I can find joy and happiness on my own. Being in a relationship does not define me. I cannot look for happiness in others,” she shared, adding : “I have to have happiness within myself. I used to say I’m a happy person, but am still looking for something to fill other people, and it’s like, ‘No, I’m really good.’ “
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