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It’s been nearly seven years since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner ended their marriage.
However the former couple is making headlines, due to rumors that they is likely to be contemplating a reconciliation.
The hypothesis began, of all locations, on a paintball subject.
Ben and Jen had been competing alongside their 13-year-old son Ben (additionally they have two daughters collectively).
Actress Jennifer Garner and actor-director Ben Affleck arrive on the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Middle on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Picture by Jason Merritt/Getty Photos)
Ben and Jen pack on the PDA whereas enjoying paintball
At one level in the course of the battle, Ben playfully hugged Jen across the waist.
In line with a report from Web page Six, Garner “seemed to welcome” the embrace. It’s not the primary indication that the exes take pleasure in a really shut relationship.
One supply tells the outlet that Affleck and Garner have “found themselves leaning on each other more than ever” in recent times.
“They really do have a close bond,” the insider added.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner arrive on the 2014 Vainness Truthful Oscar Get together on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (ADRIAN SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
Would Jen be keen to present Ben a second likelihood?
However does that imply that the exes could be keen to present their marriage one other shot?
Effectively, a distinct insider tells Web page Six that Ben “would love another chance” with Jennifer.
The supply says that “would definitely be open to giving things another shot with Jen if the timing is ever right.” However presently, the timing appears to not be proper.
“At the same time, Ben knows it’s just not realistic at this time in their lives,” the insider provides.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner arrive on the purple carpet for the eighty fifth Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
Ben and Jen’s complicated scenario, defined
As of late, Ben is single, having finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez final 12 months.
Jen is in presently an “on-off” romance with businessman John Miller.
Nevertheless, a supply tells Web page Six that Miller is sad about her “close relationship” with Affleck.
“John feels like a third wheel,” says the insider.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, winner of the Finest Image award for ‘Argo’ arrive on the 2013 Governors Ball on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (AFP PHOTO/VALERIE MACON)
However regardless of the rumors of friction, plainly Jen and John are nonetheless very a lot collectively, and a reconciliation with Ben is solely not within the playing cards proper now.
“Ben just got out of a marriage and finalized his divorce [from Jennifer Lopez], he is really busy with work and is focused on this new chapter,” the supply explains.
“Plus, Ben respects Jen’s relationship with John [Miller] and would never come between them.”
One other insider tells Web page Six, “The feeling is not mutual on Jen’s side. She’s happy with John and that’s just not where her head is at. She has a great co-parenting relationship with Ben, and that’s where things stand on her end at the moment.”
So plainly Ben must content material himself with an in depth friendship. Most likely for the perfect. He ought to strive courting somebody who’s not named Jen for a change.
