Are you making excuses for men? What it really means — Be Your Own Brand of Sexy

In April 2021, Jennifer Lopez ended her engagement with Alex Rodriguez, closing a chapter on one of Hollywood’s power couples. A month later she was seen with Ben Affleck, reigniting a flame that had been extinguished for 17 years. Sources say they quickly “picked up where they left off.”

Their first engagement had ended in 2004 because, she says, they weren’t “mature enough” to figure out their relationship. Although they moved on to other spouses, both divorced.

Affleck’s journey had been particularly tumultuous, marked by going to rehab three times. Despite this, Bennifer 2.0 moved at whirlwind speed. By 2022, wedding bells were ringing, seemingly bringing their long-paused love story full circle.

How did it happen so fast?

MSN reported that Affleck “sold himself on ‘being a changed man’” to Lopez.

The fairy tale reunion was short-lived. Two months ago, J.Lo filed for divorce from him. Reportedly, “She didn’t want to file for divorce. She just felt like she had no choice. Nothing was gonna change with Ben.”

Why We Make Excuses for Partners

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