‘Fragile’ Ben Affleck reveals dating plans after being left ‘exhausted’ by Jennifer Lopez break-up

Their second shot at love had all the trimmings of a Hollywood fairy-tale, but instead of a happily ever after, Ben Affleck was left living a ‘nightmare’.

The Hollywood star, 52, rekindled his romance with Jennifer Lopez, 55, in 2021, much to the delight of fans, nearly 20 years after they called off their engagement.

But despite being left ‘exhausted’ by the break-down of their failed union, Affleck is tentatively opening himself up to dating again after support from his family and his ‘sobriety circle’.

‘This weight is lifted from him and he is ready to move on and date again – if the right woman comes along,’ an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively.

‘He is taking a minute because this has taken a toll on him. He is staying close to his family and his sobriety circle.