Love’s journey is rarely a straight line, and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s story proves just that. From their initial split in the early 2000s to the rekindling of their romance in the early 2020s, this A-list couple, along with their children, is now navigating the uncharted waters of a blended family. Along the way, J.Lo has discovered some valuable lessons for herself.
Jennifer Lopez, a star with a history of high-profile relationships, shared with Harper’s Bazaar in 2019 that her tumultuous love life was rooted in her relationship with herself. She emphasized the importance of self-love, stating, “Until you learn to love yourself, you can’t completely love [someone else]in a way that’s pure and true.”
Perhaps this insight is what adds lasting power to her current relationship with Ben Affleck. In a conversation with Vogue around their wedding anniversary, Lopez revealed that Affleck has been instrumental in teaching her self-compassion and care.
While discussing her new line of J.Lo Beauty products, Lopez expressed how Affleck has helped her appreciate more than just her outward beauty. “I’m finally at the point in my life where I love every part of myself unapologetically,” she shared. “Ben wants me to understand my worth and know my value. I feel even more relaxed and comfortable, which makes me feel even more beautiful than I have ever felt with someone else.”
This revelation about self-love appears to directly respond to her comments made four years earlier. Lopez, now a singer, actor, and beauty brand mogul, seems to be in a much stronger mental space than in the years following her initial split with Affleck, which she described as her most significant heartbreak.
The impact of Affleck’s influence extends beyond self-love. Their partnership has reinforced a dedication to family, a sentiment that moves Lopez to tears. With children from previous marriages, the couple is committed to building a strong family unit. Lopez, praising Affleck’s parenting on “The View,” noted, “He is honestly the best dad I have ever seen. He’s such a brilliant guy anyway, and you can tell that when he had his kids, he must have read every book and everything that you could possibly learn about children, and he applies it.”
In August 2022, Affleck and Lopez officially tied the knot with a beautiful backyard wedding. Lopez, on her subscription-only website “On the JLo,” celebrated their love and patience. “Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient.” For Bennifer, it’s a journey of love for themselves, each other, and their family, embodying the beauty of patience and perseverance.
