Ben Affleck feels relieved after spending Christmas with his ex-wife

Ben Affleck’s Christmas plans with Jennifer Garner come after spending Thanksgiving together.

Ben Affleck is entering the new year with a new perspective and a positive mindset, all thanks to his ex. No, not that ex, we’re talking about Jennifer Garner!

At Christmas, the actor and director spent quality time with his first ex-wife and their three children: Violet, Finn and Samuel. According to an insiderBen feels “good about himself” after their festive family celebration.

The insider said: “Now that Ben is back to his old routine, he’s feeling good about himself. Spending time with Jen Garner and the kids over the holidays has helped him feel like all is right in his world again.”

But before anyone jumps to conclusions, this is not the beginning of a romantic reconciliation between Ben and Jennifer Garner. While the former couple have been spotted together frequently in recent months –Including a remarkably warm Thanksgiving reunion– Sources explain that they are simply committed to maintaining a strong co-parenting relationship.

An insider shared with the people Jennifer Garner is still “very happy” with her boyfriend John Miller, and that her relationship with Ben is only about their children and friendship. “They’re just friends and it’s all about their kids, that’s all,” the source confirmed.

Interestingly, Ben seems to be applying the same mature and amicable approach to his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez amid their ongoing divorce. Despite their split, sources indicate that Ben and J.Lo “have every intention of continuing in each other’s lives despite the lack of a romantic relationship between them.”

Their relationship, although primarily centered around their children, speaks volumes about their mutual respect and commitment to keeping things civil. In fact, Ben reportedly chose a thoughtful birthday gift for Jennifer Lopez, underscoring the care and concern he still has for her.

Over the weekend, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez met up at an exclusive Soho home in West Hollywood to exchange Christmas gifts in a private setting. While details about what J.Lo gifted her estranged husband are still under wraps, Ben’s gift to Jennifer has been revealed — and it’s incredibly thoughtful.

according to Page sixthe 52-year-old actor was chosen Signed book of Marlon Brando by JenniferShe knows how much she admires the legendary actor. The special gift was purchased from Mystery Pier Books, a popular bookstore located on Sunset Boulevard. Store owner Louis Jason shared that Ben picked up “some books” from the store before exchanging them on Sunday.

“Ben gifted Jennifer the book because she’s a fan of hers, plus her Super Bowl suit was inspired by Marlon Brando. “The gifts were mostly for each other’s kids,” an insider told the outlet. “But they did exchange a few little things for each other.” also. It wasn’t an exaggeration, but rather a gesture to celebrate the holidays. Ben and Jennifer have remained amicable despite the ongoing divorce proceedings.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, often referred to as “Bennifer,” had a relationship spanning two decades, marked by two engagements and two marriages. Their initial romance began in the early 2000s, leading to their engagement in 2002, which was later called off in 2004.

After nearly two decades, the couple rekindled their relationship in 2021, culminating in a wedding in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022. They celebrated with a larger party with family and friends in Georgia the following month.

However, on August 20, 2024, Lopez has filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing April 26, 2024, as the date of their separation. This introduction coincided with their second wedding anniversary. Lopez, who filed the divorce papers herself without legal representation, also asked for her legal name to be restored to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.

During their divorce, both Lopez and Affleck continue to focus on their careers and personal lives, seeking to move forward while maintaining mutual respect and devotion to their family.