After years of maintaining one of Hollywood’s most amicable post-divorce friendships, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have reportedly taken their bond in an unexpected direction.
According to Radar Online, the former couple, who ended their 13-year marriage in 2018, are now said to be engaged in a discreet “friends with benefits” relationship—one built on comfort, familiarity, and clearly defined limits rather than romance.
Sources claim that while there’s a deep emotional connection between Affleck and Garner, reconciliation is not on the table.
“It’s not about getting back together. It’s about comfort and familiarity—they understand each other better than anyone,” one insider said.
Garner, who is currently engaged to businessman John Miller, has reportedly set firm boundaries to ensure that the new dynamic doesn’t blur into something more. According to the report, there are “no sleepovers, no nights out together, and no chance of rekindling their marriage.”
Affleck, who shares three children with Garner—Violet, Fin, and Samuel—is said to fully respect those boundaries. “They’ve found a balance that works. It’s rooted in history, trust, and their shared commitment to their kids,” another source added.
Insiders also suggested that this level of quiet connection would be impossible for Affleck and his current wife, Jennifer Lopez.
Unlike his low-key bond with Garner, Affleck and Lopez’s highly public relationship has always been under intense media scrutiny, leaving little space for the type of private, emotionally grounded connection he shares with Garner.
Friends of both actors insist the relationship remains based on mutual understanding, not romance. Still, they admit it’s “a fine line to walk,” especially given the public fascination with their ongoing closeness.
For now, both Affleck and Garner appear focused on maintaining stability and trust within their blended families while navigating their unique friendship.