Speculation is rife about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship amid rumors that their two-year marriage is over.
Affleck, 51, was seen without a wedding ring leaving the couple’s marital home, while Lopez, 54, headed to Italy without him.
The pair bumped into each other in their LA office this week — and now Affleck has put his ring back on — signaling a change in their dynamic.
Now, heartbreak coach Manj Bahra has exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that there could be a hidden meaning behind their seemingly solo life now.
Bahra said: ‘Don’t be surprised if there is a twist in this story. Space can often do wonders for a relationship that has been under constant public scrutiny.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship is rife with speculation amid rumors that their two-year marriage is over. – Photo May 2023
The star was one of several big names in attendance at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, and surprisingly hid her wedding ring as she attended the Dior show on Monday.
It’s possible that the time apart helped the two refocus and revisit what brought them together in the first place.
“This most recent setback may have only made them stronger in their belief that they wanted to be together. That said, we can’t rule out that this wasn’t some kind of final conversation to confirm things.
‘The presence of a wedding ring can often be misleading.’
A source told DailyMail.com that Ben and Jen have their offices in the same building, which could indicate meetings between the two.
Affleck and Lopez are less than two years removed from their August 20, 2022 wedding at Affleck’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia, which took place more than a month after they exchanged their wedding vows. Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
The couple were engaged in 2003, but called off the wedding that year and their romance ended in January 2004.
A source recently told DailyMail.com that Lopez is ‘over’ tries to repair her marriage Ben.
According to an industry insider, the pop star is at her wits’ end and believes there is nothing she can do to save the relationship.
A music industry source told DailyMail.com: ‘Jenny has had enough and she has really tried but she can’t do anymore, it’s not getting better, it’s worse.’
The insider adds that the main reason JLo left her husband was because he was always “grumpy and negative,” like Oscar The Grouch from Sesame Street.
The pair were seen crossing paths at their LA offices – and now Affleck has put his ring back on – signaling a change in their dynamic
Lopez enjoyed a luxury boat ride during her trip to Italy — without Affleck
Affleck and Lopez are less than two years removed from their August 20, 2022 wedding at Affleck’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia, which took place more than a month after they exchanged vows on July 16, 2022 in Las Vegas — pictured in 2023
On Wednesday, Ben put his wedding ring back on as he left his Los Angeles office – after previously ditching the band
Jennifer also says she is “shocked” by the bad press she is getting, and she doesn’t think it’s fair.
The source said: ‘If people could see what she really went through, they would make it easier for her. Ben is a great guy, but he can be grumpy and a downer.
“I think the world saw that in pictures like when they were at the Grammys last year, he wouldn’t smile. If they saw it for real, they wouldn’t attack her,” Jennifer’s friend said.
‘He smokes and swears and often seems irritated. Great director and actor, but he doesn’t get much laughs, you know?’ said the source. “But he’s a great dad.”
They added, “She’s really not used to this kind of bad feedback, but she’ll get over it. She will march on.
‘Jennifer is a very smart and strong woman and she will always come out on top!’
The couple first got engaged in 2003, but called off the wedding that year and ended their romance in January 2004 – photo 2003
Rumors of a divorce between Ben and Jennifer (pictured together in May) increased when Ben also moved into a $100,000-a-month rental near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner several months ago.
She relied on good friends, including stylist Shawn Barton, whose nickname is Beezy, and vocal coach Stevie Mackey.
In the meantime, Jennifer has cleared her schedule this summer so she can have some time to reassess her life.
Ben also moved into a $100,000-a-month rental home near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner a few months ago.
Lopez is the mother of twins Emme and Maximilian, 16, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, 55.
Affleck, a two-time Oscar winner, is father to daughters Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 15, and son Samuel, 12, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 52.