Ben Affleck 'Feels Trapped' As He’s Now 'At JLo’s Mercy': Report

Ben Affleck seems to be under mounting pressure amidst his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Reports say that the singer has filed for divorce from Affleck without any legal protections in place, which could lead to complications for the pair moving forward. With no prenuptial agreement or lawyers, Affleck could be in for a bumpy ride. A source close to Affleck recently cited, “Ben Affleck is at J.Lo’s mercy.” Because there’s no prenup, the separation now depends on them being cooperative. “That means Ben’s got no option but to try and be as civil with J.Lo as he can,” the source added.

According to OK! Magazine, the insider said, “If he (Affleck) doesn’t behave the way she wants, she’ll sink her fangs in and make it all that much more miserable.” The source further suggested that Lopez could drag out the divorce proceedings if Affleck does anything that might upset her, leaving him in a “pretty trapped” situation.

The source added that this pressure is keeping the Batman star from fully enjoying life, noting that “he can’t risk p***ing J.Lo off.” One of Affleck’s biggest frustrations during their marriage, the source claimed, was “how controlling she was.” The source explained, “You can just imagine how frustrating it is for him that she’s still calling the shots.”

Amidst dating rumours, the source added that Affleck “wants to rip the band-aid off and get out there and start having fun again.” Despite many women showing interest in Affleck, he’s holding back due to the ongoing divorce. “He’s got so many hot women blowing up his phone, but he’s hesitant because he can’t risk angering J.Lo. He knows it’s only playing into her hands, but he doesn’t feel like he has a choice right now,” the source revealed.

Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce on August 20, after the two spent the summer apart on different. They didn’t come together for key moments like the Fourth of July, J.Lo’s 55th birthday, or their second anniversary. Citing “irreconcilable differences” in the paperwork, Lopez made it clear that their relationship had reached its end.