Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Reunion: “They Are Each In A Different Place” Since Dating 17 Years Ago, Says Source

Jennifer Lopez is “in a different place” since the last time she dated Ben Affleck.

The Hustlers star has been spending time with Affleck, 48, following her split from Alex Rodriguez, and sources have said the pair — who previously dated 17 years ago — have both grown since their break-up.

An insider said: "It doesn't seem possible that [Jennifer] would ever get back with Alex, but I can't say that about Ben. Time has passed, and they are each in a different place with children.”

Bennifer Mk 2: Ben Affleck whisked former flame Jennifer Lopez away on a private jet this past weekend (May 8), as the pair were spotted together for a second time in just over a week, enjoying a romantic getaway trip to a luxury ski resort in Montana, where the actor is said to own a home.

Lopez — who has 13-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony — reportedly wants to spend “as much time as possible” with Affleck, but sources insist they aren’t rushing into anything just yet.

The source added: “She wants to spend as much time with Ben as possible to see where this could go. They are certainly not making any plans about the future."

And although things between them might not last, friends of Lopez and Affleck — who is father to Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, nine, whom he has with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — think their current arrangement is “good for both of them”.

Speaking to People magazine, the source said: "Whether they end up together or not it's good for both of them now. And not that surprising."

Meanwhile, another insider recently said Lopez, 51, is “happy” spending time with the Argo star, after they took a quick getaway to Montana together.

They said: "She had a great time with Ben. She is happy with him and enjoys spending time with him."

Bennifer — who were pictured in a car together near a resort in Big Sky — are believed to have rekindled their romance and have a "strong connection" with one another.

Another source said: "[Jennifer] spent several days with Ben out of town. They have a strong connection. It's all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy." — BANG SHOWBIZ

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