The fairy tale ending for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seems uncertain as the high-profile couple faces significant challenges. Despite their reunion and high-profile marriage, they’ve been spending considerable time apart, with Jennifer recently seen house hunting solo in Bel Air, California. An insider exclusively told In Touch that the duo has encountered yet another rough patch.
“Look, even when things are quote-unquote ‘good’ between Ben and Jennifer, their gigantic egos and sharp opinions mean there’s going to be some fighting and arguing.”
Career pressures have intensified for both stars, with Ben, 51, immersed in multiple projects from his and Matt Damon’s production company, and Jennifer, 54, dealing with the fallout from a flopped album and several canceled tour dates.
These professional stresses have affected their two-year marriage. The couple canceled plans to buy a home in New York City after notorious indecision in real estate. They had previously pulled out of escrow three times before purchasing their $61 million L.A. mansion last year. “Looking for a property that checked all the boxes for them, Jennifer especially, proved to be a huge headache,” the insider noted. “They were fighting over every detail.”
The tension reportedly reached a tipping point for Affleck. “Ben has too much on his plate, and when he faces personal adversity, the old demons come out,” the insider explained. “The only way he’s going to have any peace is if he and Jennifer put their stubbornness aside and focus on making each other happy.”
