Jennifer Lopez is reportedly facing challenges in moving on from her marriage to Ben Affleck, following their highly publicized divorce. While eager to date again, the 55-year-old singer and actress is said to be held back by lingering emotions and high expectations, particularly when it comes to her past relationship with Affleck.
According to an insider who spoke to Radar Online, Lopez’s desire to find a new partner is hindered by her unresolved feelings for her ex-husband. “Jen is struggling to move on from her relationship with Ben,” the source shared. “She is eager to date again, but it seems that her lofty expectations and lingering feelings for her ex-husband are preventing her from moving forward. She’s also such a diva that it makes it difficult for any man to meet her ideals.”
Though Lopez has been linked to actors like Kevin Costner and Brett Goldstein, she remains unattached. The source claims that Lopez’s exacting standards and emotional connection to Affleck are limiting her progress in the dating world.
“Jen genuinely wants to meet someone new but tends to find faults with every guy she meets,” the insider explained. “Despite interest from various suitors, including through her agent, she’s been on several low-key dates but hasn’t felt any real connection.”
Additionally, the source reveals that Lopez’s emotional investment in the idea of her and Affleck being soulmates is making it difficult for her to let go. “Friends say she’s still romantically invested in the idea that she and Ben were soulmates, which is making it tough for her to let go of that notion.”
As Lopez navigates the aftermath of her divorce, it seems that while she’s ready to move on, the memories of her past relationship continue to hold a significant place in her heart. Whether she’ll be able to let go of her idealized version of love remains to be seen.
