Jennifer Garner’s swift move to support ex-husband Ben Affleck amid his tumultuous split from Jennifer Lopez has strained her current relationship with John Miller.
Sydtomarket.net reveals that Garner’s focus on comforting Affleck, 52, during his breakup has caused tension with her boyfriend, John Miller, 46. Miller feels sidelined and neglected as Garner has prioritized her ex-husband’s needs over their relationship.
An insider shared, “John is at his breaking point with what he views as Jen’s ‘incomprehensible’ dedication to her ex while neglecting him.”
Garner, 52, and Miller have been together since 2018, with speculation even hinting at an engagement before Bennifer 2.0 ended earlier this year. Garner and Affleck recently spent nearly a week together helping their daughter Violet, 18, move into her Yale dorm, a situation that reportedly triggered Jennifer Lopez, 55, to file for divorce on August 20, the second anniversary of her wedding to Affleck.
The source noted, “J.Lo felt humiliated by the closeness between Jen and Ben, and John felt the same way. He’s bewildered that someone he was close to marrying put him aside to focus on her ex’s relationship.”
Despite understanding Garner’s past with Affleck, Miller believes it’s time for her to concentrate on the present to salvage their relationship. Sources also mentioned that Affleck continues to contact Garner, and Miller feels she should cut ties with him. Garner, in turn, wants to refocus on her relationship with Miller and prove her commitment to him.
The insider added, “Garner recognizes she may have overstepped by putting John second and is now working to win him back and restore their relationship.”
As Sydtomarket.net previously reported, Affleck and Garner were rumored to be “secretly back together” following his split from J.Lo last month. An insider noted, “Their renewed connection began months ago. They seem genuinely happy and have a second chance at love.”
With J.Lo out of the picture, Garner has been a steady support for Affleck, helping him stay positive through his recent challenges. The insider concluded, “Ben values Jen’s support and advice greatly. He respects her deeply and appreciates her role in his life.”
Sydtomarket.net has reached out to representatives for Affleck and Garner for comment.