Jennifer Lopez Spent ‘Time’ Making Sure Ben Affleck Was ‘Happy’

Jennifer Lopez reportedly devoted her life to making Ben Affleck happy amid claims that he constantly had moody and dark feelings.

The former couple has been in the news for months over speculation that their marriage has broken down, which was then recently confirmed by Lopez’s decision to file for divorce in August.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have continued to remain silent about their divorce; however, the singer’s filing disclosed that they ended their marriage due to “irreconcilable differences.”

Amid Lopez and Affleck’s continued silence about their ongoing divorce, sources close to the “Atlas” star have revealed how much she was committed to being the best partner during their two-year marriage.

According to People Magazine, the “Shotgun Wedding” actress spent a “lot of time making sure” Affleck was “happy.”

This included ensuring that he had “everything he needed” and even caring for him in an almost “childlike” way.

However, despite her immense commitments, Lopez still had to deal with Affleck being “very moody and dark at times,” which seemingly contrasted with her more upbeat way of living.

This personality from Affleck hung like a dark cloud over their relationship, and at some point, Lopez’s friends had to constantly remind her that “she’s not responsible for his feelings.”

Another source close to Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, provided more explanation for his dark moods.

According to the insider, the “Accountant” star “has never handled stress well” and doesn’t have “good coping skills.”

They added, “He gets easily frustrated and tends to be moody. When he’s relaxed and in a good mood, it’s amazing to be around him. But more often, he’s upset or frustrated.”

While one might think Affleck was occupied with major issues, hence the mood, the insider shared that this wasn’t the case.

“Many times, it’s just something small that he gets stuck on,” the source explained. “He really doesn’t understand how his bad mood affects people around him. It’s just not fun being around that kind of negativity.”

For months, speculation swirled that Lopez and Affleck were headed for divorce. However, it was unlikely anyone could have guessed that the couple had been separated since April, as revealed in the divorce document Lopez submitted to a Los Angeles court.

Another surprise was that Lopez did not request spousal support, nor did she want Affleck to receive any. While her reasons remain unclear, her decision might stem from the fact that both she and Affleck are financially well-off.

The rest of the filing appeared to include typical requests commonly seen in divorce proceedings.

Lopez expressed her wish to have their property divided, though it appears she and Affleck are still negotiating the specifics of who owns what. The filing indicated that she would amend it once all the details were confirmed.

Once the divorce is finalized, Lopez intends to revert to her maiden name, as she requested in the filing to drop “Affleck,” which she legally adopted after getting married to the “Argo” star.

Interestingly, Lopez chose to file the divorce papers without a lawyer, a move that has surprised many. Adding to the intrigue, she filed them on the day of her second wedding anniversary, August 20.

Per People, Lopez’s shocking and dramatic move was partly due to her being “done waiting,” suggesting she was either frustrated with waiting for Affleck to take the first step or had completely given up hope for reconciliation.

They also mentioned that Lopez’s act was a power move that “gives her control of the process” and that it was “good that she did it.”

The timeline for finalizing the divorce remains uncertain but typically takes between six months to a year. The process could be expedited if Lopez and Affleck quickly agree on all matters, including sharing their numerous properties.

Fortunately for the duo, they did not bear kids during the course of their marriage, which rules out issues with custody arrangements.

A source close to the music superstar spoke to Peopleand revealed that Lopez is “doing as well as she can” after making the huge move to end her marriage legally.

The source revealed that Lopez did not want a divorce, but Affleck left her no choice.

They said, “It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind. She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other.”

The insider insisted that Lopez is “not the type to just give up” on anything, much less marriage, but she really had no choice because “it’s been almost torture for her to wait around.”

However, now that Lopez has finally filed for divorce, she reportedly “seems relieved.”