Jennifer Lopez has opened up about the tumultuous time after she and Ben Affleck called off their highly anticipated wedding back in 2003. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Lopez revealed that the split didn’t happen immediately but unfolded over the course of several months, leaving both of them uncertain about the future of their relationship.

Reflecting on that period, Lopez confessed that despite her deep love for Affleck, the doubts crept in, casting a shadow over their once-promising union. The heartache of letting go of someone she truly cared for was compounded by the realization that they lacked the emotional maturity to navigate the challenges they faced as a couple.

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Lopez candidly admitted that at that time, neither she nor Affleck had headspace to weather the storms that came their way. They tried to follow what they thought was the norm – breaking up when things got tough – and pursued separate paths, eventually finding solace and starting new families with other partners.

It wasn’t until nearly two decades later that Lopez and Affleck found themselves in a place of self-assurance and contentment. Having grown individually and gone through personal journeys of self-discovery, they reconnected when they were both ready to embrace what life had to offer on their own terms.

Their initial whirlwind romance began in 2002 and culminated in an engagement the following year. The decision to postpone the wedding came as they realized the intrusion of the media threatened to overshadow the joy and sanctity of their special day.

Despite going their separate ways after calling off their engagement, Lopez and Affleck remained in the public eye due to their subsequent relationships and marriages. Lopez married Marc Anthony and welcomed twins before their eventual split, while Affleck tied the knot with Jennifer Garner and started a family of his own.

Fast forward to 2022, and fate brought Lopez and Affleck back together, leading to their re-engagement and subsequent marriage in two intimate ceremonies. Their love story, marked by ups and downs, serves as a testament to the power of second chances and the enduring nature of true love.