In the complex world of Hollywood relationships, Jennifer Garner and her current partner, John Miller, are navigating a tricky situation involving her past with Ben Affleck.
Sources claim that John, who has been dating Garner since 2018, has had difficulty accepting the ongoing connection between the actress and her ex-husband, particularly when it comes to their shared responsibilities as parents.
John Miller Takes a Backseat in Jennifer’s Relationship with Ben Affleck
According to insiders, Miller prefers to stay quiet about Garner’s relationship with Affleck, although he is well aware of the necessity of their co-parenting dynamic.
The source shared that while John is okay with Ben being involved in the children’s lives, he struggles with the level of closeness that continues between his girlfriend and her ex-husband.
“John only talks about Ben when Jen talks about Ben or when the kids bring him up,” the insider revealed. “But he doesn’t bring him up on his own.”
Though John respects Ben as a father and a person, the insider noted that he doesn’t feel entirely comfortable with the ongoing bond between the two.
“John wants Jen for himself, but it’s hard to compartmentalize everything,” the source added.
Jennifer Garner Plays the Role of Mediator, but It Strains Her Relationship with John
Garner’s role in supporting Ben through his struggles with Jennifer Lopez has created further tension between her and Miller.
Last year, after Lopez and Affleck’s divorce, insiders claimed that Garner had stepped in as a “marriage counselor” to help mend the issues between them.
But this mediator role reportedly did not sit well with John, who felt that it was too much to handle.
John had previously voiced his concerns about Garner stepping in to fix Ben’s issues with Lopez, telling her that it wasn’t her responsibility.
“He cares deeply for Ben, but that doesn’t mean Jen should be the one to fix her ex-husband’s problems with his current wife,” a source explained.
Ben Affleck Ready to Drop Everything for Jennifer Garner’s Support
John’s discomfort may have grown even more intense recently when news broke that Ben Affleck was ready to offer his full support to Garner, should she ever need it.
A source close to Affleck revealed, “To Ben, Jen is superwoman.
He has relied on her before, and there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her.”
This dynamic reportedly doesn’t sit well with Miller, who has to balance his own relationship with Garner while dealing with the complexities of her history with Ben.
Jennifer Garner’s Stress From Her Support Role and Her Family’s Demands
Garner, who has been juggling her role as a hands-on mother to her three children with Ben, her work on AppleTV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me, and volunteer efforts after recent wildfires, has been urged by friends to “relax and focus on her own well-being.”
The pressures of supporting Ben through his struggles and being a mother have reportedly worn her out, especially after the emotional toll of playing mediator between her ex and Lopez. “The fires came after Ben’s split from JLo, which wore her out,” the source said.
Jennifer Garner Continues to Support Ben Affleck Despite Their Divorce
Despite their divorce, Garner has continued to provide emotional support to Ben, particularly regarding his ongoing battle with alcoholism.
When they divorced in 2018, Garner helped Ben through a rehab stint, and she remains actively involved in ensuring he maintains his sobriety.
Insiders revealed that she had even “kept tabs on him” after his split from Lopez, fearing that the emotional stress might trigger his drinking.
Affleck has since openly discussed his struggles with alcohol and his acknowledgment of his behavior during the breakdown of his marriage to Garner.
“What happened was that I started drinking more and more when my marriage was falling apart,” Affleck said in a 2020 interview, adding that his drinking worsened as his life became more difficult.
Ben and Jennifer’s Relationship Finally Officially Over with Lopez Divorce Finalized
Affleck’s divorce from Lopez, finalized last week, marks the end of another chapter in his complicated romantic history.
The couple, known as “Bennifer,” had reunited in 2021, but their brief marriage was soon followed by a divorce filing in 2023.
Lopez filed for divorce on the anniversary of their wedding, further raising questions about the future of their relationship.
For Garner and Miller, it’s clear that navigating the ongoing involvement with Affleck is an emotional challenge.
As Garner continues to play a vital role in Ben’s life, balancing her personal relationship with John remains a tricky situation to handle in the public eye.