Ben Affleck relieved as Jennifer Lopez files for divorce

The media had been speculating for months that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage was falling apart. Although neither party has confirmed the breakup so far, evidence of their separation grows daily. The most compelling proof undoubtedly comes from TMZ's latest findings, according to which the artist personally filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court last week.

The official end of the marriage is still a long way off. According to reports from the American media, Ben Affleck is not wasting any time. The actor has allegedly been seen in the company of another woman. The new "friend" of the 52-year-old is Kick Kennedy, the daughter of the famous lawyer and independent candidate for President of the United States - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Lopez, on the other hand, is not dating but is supposedly doing everything to show her (still) husband what he's missing. This is evidenced, among other things, by her lavish birthday party and photos posted online.

If she really wanted to impress him and win him back, she would tone it down and find some space for some time away from the spotlight. But of course, she does the opposite, and he finds it totally embarrassing and made-up - describes an informant from "In Touch," adding:

Of course, Ben is well aware that J. Lo organised photo shoots throughout the Hamptons, trying to look like she didn't care at all. But he knows it's different because when they talk, she shows a completely different side. It all just brings him relief. He knows he no longer has to live in her imaginary world. It's quite sad because she desperately wants to prove something, and it only proves to Ben that he made the right choice.

A tabloid source claims that Affleck is glad his marriage is coming to an end.

He has returned to life out of the spotlight and couldn't be happier. He is glad they are finalising the breakup and soon both will be able to move on - we learn.

A person close to the star duo suggests that Jennifer is to blame for the breakup. The diva still hasn't dealt with her traumas. The informant refers to a documentary in which Ben points out that his wife "felt emotionally neglected as a child", which affects her life to this day.

He tried so hard to make her realise that she doesn't need constant validation from the outside world to feel fulfilled, but it just didn't work. She has an endless need for approval that never seems to be fulfilled, no matter how much attention she gets - he explains to the outlet and adds:

It was exhausting and it becomes more obvious every day that he couldn't do anything to help her heal. He doesn't hold a grudge against her, and if anything, he feels a lot of sympathy for her - he concludes.

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