Knowing the challenges in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage, Jennifer Garner reportedly focuses on ensuring her ex-husband's well-being.
A source quoted in People magazine in May stated that Garner wants Affleck to find happiness and maintain good health to be the best father he can be to their shared three children. The source also mentioned that the Ghosts of Girlfriends Past actress appreciates how Lopez lives a healthy lifestyle and supports her husband's sobriety.
In the same month, Us Weekly also reported, "[Garner] is encouraging [Affleck] to work on his marriage to [Lopez]. She fully supports their relationship and wants nothing more than for him to be happy."
Fast forward to now, Garner has reportedly chosen to distance herself from the "circus" surrounding Affleck's marriage to Lopez. Sources suggest that the current situations have resurfaced "painful" memories for her.
An insider disclosed to the Daily Mail that Garner had taken on the role of a "marriage counselor" to help the Lopez and Affleck with their alleged marital issues. However, it seems like the 13 Going on 30 actress doesn't want anything to do with both of them.
The insider said, "[Garner] eventually got to a place where she was like, 'Sorry, figure this out yourself.'"
They added, "It was beginning to become too painful for her because it was bringing back so many memories of their divorce."
Garner has reportedly been grappling with the recollections of her past marriage with Affleck and its end. Even though she holds Lopez in high regard, she reportedly feels the need to distance herself from the situation due to these personal struggles.
The source revealed that during Garner and Affleck's marriage, the mom-of-three often felt overshadowed by Lopez, even though she and the Batman v. Superman actor had not been in touch for years. Garner was reportedly taken aback by her ex-husband's sudden embrace of the public eye upon his reunion with the "Jenny from the Block" singer, as he had always shied away from the spotlight during their marriage.
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Now, Garner's priority is the children and how it will affect all of them with the Afflecks' divorce drama.
They concluded, "But in the end, it is not [Garner's] circus, not [Garner's] monkeys and she is done playing marriage counselor to her ex-husband and his wife."
Meanwhile, another insider revealed that John Miller, Garner's current boyfriend, has reportedly reassured her that she is not obligated to intervene in any way in her ex-husband's tumultuous marriage with Lopez.
They told the Daily Mail in June, "Of course it bothers [Miller] that [Garner] is so hyper focused on her ex-husband."
"He cares deeply for [Affleck] and sympathizes with what he is going through with [Lopez], but that doesn't mean [Garner] should be the one to fix her ex-husband's issues with his current wife. That makes no sense to anyone.'"
The insider added that in their close-knit circle, Garner is reportedly known for her kindness and exceptional qualities as a woman and mother. She even has a strong bond with Affleck based on genuine friendship.
However, one of Miller's primary concerns is Affleck's well-being because he understands that it is not Garner's duty to be his "babysitter."
They concluded, "That is for [Affleck] to figure out on his own and for his wife to handle. It isn't [Garner's] responsibility, and he has told her this."
