Jennifer Garner Reflects on Divorce from Ben Affleck: The Challenge of Losing a Friendship

Actress Jennifer Garner recently shared her thoughts on her divorce from Ben Affleck, describing the experience as "hard." She emphasized that losing a significant partnership and friendship was particularly challenging.

In an interview, Garner opened up about the emotional toll of the separation, stating, "The actual breaking up of a family is what was hard. Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard."

Garner also discussed her current relationship with Affleck as they co-parent their three children. She expressed that they have found a peaceful and collaborative way to raise their kids together, highlighting the importance of time for healing and forgiveness.

She stressed the value of maintaining close relationships with loved ones, explaining, "I make a big effort to see my people as much as I can, because that’s what matters." Garner also avoids engaging with gossip or speculation regarding her personal life, especially when it comes to her children, stating that it doesn't serve her well.

Jennifer and Ben married in 2005 and divorced in 2015, finalizing their separation in 2018. They share three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Garner has been in a relationship with tech CEO John Miller since 2018.