Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck‘s relationship is reportedly in a new “friends with benefits” phase, with a source claiming the exes are keeping things discreet. The insider said their bond deepened after years of co-parenting and private ups and downs. Friends describe comfort, nostalgia, and trust guiding their choices. Garner and Affleck share three kids and a long work history. The source added that this “intimate” situation is separate from public dating lives and is built on rules that protect their families and privacy.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s ‘intimate’ relationship has rules, says source
According to RadarOnline’s insiders, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s arrangement is not a full reunion, but “it’s about finding comfort in someone who knows you completely.” Another source added that the closeness “naturally become something more intimate.” A separate individual outlined “firm boundaries,” quoting Garner’s stance as “no staying over, no date nights, and no talk about what comes next.” The setup aims to keep emotions clear while they co-parent.
The insiders stated that Garner has been candid about her commitment to John Miller. A source says, “Jen loves John and still intends to marry him, but what she shares with Ben is something separate.” Another insider stressed Affleck’s respect for Garner’s conditions. The source shared, “Ben has more respect for Jen than anyone else in his life.” An insider also added, “John’s aware of the bond Jen and Ben share and has tried to be understanding.”
Their mutual support reportedly intensified during a recent “rough patch” for “The Accountant” actor. A longtime family friend said, “Jen has always been the person who grounds him.” The pair has been leaning on shared history and emotional safety, which friends claimed blurred lines earlier this year. Insiders also noted that both remain focused on their children and on keeping the situation private and contained.
Affleck and Garner’s story spans decades. The pair first worked together on “Pearl Harbor” and then “Daredevil.” They married in 2005 and split in 2015, with the divorce finalized in 2018. However, the exes have continued to show a united front at their children’s school events and family moments. Friends now worry about complications, yet sources insist boundaries are in place. Hence, the reported rules are meant to protect Garner and Affleck’s relationship as co-parents, not to revive their past marriage.
