Ben Affleck's non-negotiable dating rule after split with Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck is ready to start a new chapter of his love life if his strict rule is followed.

Sources close to the Oscar-winning actor claimed that Affleck is open to dating following his split with Jennifer Lopez. But he has a non-negotiable rule that he only wants to date women who are sober, given his own history with an alcohol addiction.  

An insider exclusively shared with DailyMail, "Ben hasn’t given up on relationships and finally feels ready to move forward and start dating again."

The source further explained that the filmmaker is not ready to jump into a serious relationship till the divorce with JLo has been finalised but that does not mean he is not willing to date. 

Affleck faced a difficult post-break up period after JLo filed for divorce back in August, which led to him reinforce his focus on his sobriety. 

For this reason, per the source, the 52-year-old actor only wants to date someone who is sober or in recovery. 

"These past two years have been tough for Ben and as he begins to heal, one thing is very clear: his recovery comes before anything. He is not going to put his sobriety in jeopardy," the tipster emphasised. 

After the Justice League actor moved out of his $68 million mansion, which he shared with the 55-year-old singer, his friends were reportedly concerned about him relapsing post his very public break up. 

However, it remains that Affleck has remained sober since his last rehab stint in 2017. After struggling with alcoholism since he was a child, Affleck first went into rehab in 2001. He has credited fatherhood as a driving force for his sobriety.