Ben Affleck’s ‘Mood Swings’ with ‘Big Highs and Big Lows’ Contributed to Divorce from Jennifer Lopez (Exclusive)
Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on Aug. 20 after exactly two years of marriage
Despite their feelings toward each other, the 52-year-old actor’s extreme and sudden changes in mood ultimately drove a wedge between them, a source tells PEOPLE.
“The truth is there was a great deal of love but also unfortunately what became clear were Ben’s erratic mood swings that he couldn’t hide from the press, as much as he tried to,” the source says.
You could see the erratic behavior, the giant mood swings,” the source continues, describing how the actor would go from “being incredibly happy and warm — the best light that emanated from him” to exhibiting “the deepest, darkest behavior.”
“I think he was signaling a message to the press,” the source adds. “But yet participating.”
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Since April — Lopez, 55, listed the couple’s separation date as April 26 in her Aug.
“They were trying to work through it, but when the mood swings and the big highs and big lows informed a toxicity that was pervasive, no one can help you — you have to help yourself,” the source explains.
“But I would not be so bold to say there isn’t love — of course there is,” the source adds. “The world was rooting for them, but who he said he was and who he turned out to be were two different people.”
A different Lopez insider echoed this sentiment, stating that the star” tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken.”
