Ben Affleck ‘Working Nonstop’ Amid Jennifer Lopez Marital Woes

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly heading toward an amicable divorce, with Affleck focusing on his work and children while leaning on his friend Matt Damon for support.

Affleck is also said to have delayed filing for divorce to protect Lopez, though they are no longer on speaking terms.

According to a recent report, Jennifer Lopez’s inner circle and Ben Affleck never got along, particularly her longtime manager, Benny Medina.

According to insiders, Affleck has been trying to keep a low profile amid ongoing marital troubles with Lopez and is channeling his energy into staying productive and spending quality time with his three children, Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, whom he shares with his first wife, Jennifer Garner.

A source told People Magazine, “It hasn’t been the easiest summer for him either. He’s just trying to stay focused and make every day as good as possible. Ben’s doing well. He thrives when he’s busy and he’s been working nonstop. The kids are still off from school. He spends a lot of time with them, too.”

This report comes after the “Argo” actor purchased a $20.5 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

Affleck and Lopez have since publicly listed their marital home in Beverly Hills for sale, further fueling speculation that they are getting divorced. The couple is seeking $68 million for the palatial property; however, they have yet to find a buyer.

According to an insider, the actor was in need of a change of environment amid his marriage drama with Lopez. The actor’s new home is seemingly the kind of place he wanted before he and his wife settled for their Beverly Hills home.

“Ben needed new energy in his life,” a source told US Weekly, describing the new house as more suited to his taste. “He’s in a better mindset and is pushing forward.”

They added that “Ben feels like he’s been weighed down this year. He will always care for Jen, but he knows the marriage is done, and he wants to focus on himself right now.”

Another source told the news outlet that the couple no longer shares common interests, and the honeymoon phase of their relationship has ended, leaving them on “different pages.”

Regarding their impending divorce, Affleck and Lopez are reportedly aiming for a smooth and conflict-free process.

“Neither of them wants this to be dragged out and contentious,” an insider claimed, per Us Weekly. With a prenuptial agreement already in place, the couple is said to be finalizing the details, with a focus on keeping their split “amicable.”

Another source mentioned that Lopez would prefer to make their marriage work despite the difficulties. “It’s heartbreaking for her; she tried very hard to make it work,” they shared.

Meanwhile, Affleck has reportedly been leaning on his longtime friend and collaborator, Matt Damon, as he navigates the alleged end of his marriage.

“Matt has been so supportive throughout this ordeal. Matt’s a great distraction, and he makes Ben laugh,” an insider said.

Amid news of the couple’s split, Lopez is said to be feeling “furious and humiliated.”

An insider told Page Six, “He’s humiliated her because she made a big deal that he’s the love of her life. They just had two weddings two years ago. This is some kind of a record, they’re not young kids.”

The insider also mentioned that the “This is Me..Now” star is particularly distressed because their separation affects their combined families.

“There are five kids involved in this,” the source noted, referring to Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, 16, from her marriage to Marc Anthony and Ben’s children. “She knew they were going to blend families. She has not fully accepted it is over.”

Affleck, on the other hand, has reportedly delayed filing for divorce to “protect” Lopez. According to sources, the couple is no longer speaking, and Affleck is trying to manage the situation delicately to spare the singer further embarrassment.

Affleck has reportedly never been well-received within Lopez’s inner circle, particularly by her longtime manager, Benny Medina.

According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Affleck and Medina “can’t stand each other. They don’t get along, and there’s still bad blood,” dating back to Lopez and Affleck’s first engagement in the early 2000s.

Medina initially parted ways with Lopez in 2003, and sources suggest that the “Gone Girl” actor contributed to that decision.

After Lopez and Affleck called off their engagement in 2004, she eventually rehired Medina, who has been a trusted advisor ever since.

However, during Bennifer 2.0, Medina reportedly chose to stay silent. “His attitude was, ‘I’m gonna say nothing.’ [There] was no, ‘Good for you,’ but also, [he] wasn’t negative,” a source revealed. “He knows her, and he knew she was going to marry him no matter what, so what’s the point?”

The rekindled romance with Affleck also reportedly strained Lopez’s friendship with her longtime best friend, Leah Remini. Remini had advised Lopez to reconsider the relationship, reminding her of the reasons for their initial breakup, citing Affleck’s selfishness and lack of commitment.

Lopez was reportedly so upset by Remini’s advice that she cut ties with her, even excluding her from the wedding. However, the two have since reconnected,