Ben Affleck’s relationship with Jennifer Lopez taught him an important lesson. He is allegedly looking for one necessary attribute in future partners.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s reunion in 2021, after their previous break-up made huge headlines. Fans were hopeful and happy for the couple’s reconciliation, wishing they could finally get their happily ever after.

Unfortunately, due to several undisclosed reasons, the pair couldn’t hold onto their marriage for long. Their divorce came as a huge shock for many, but it seems like the Justice League actor is ready to move on. The former Batman actor allegedly has some rules for his future partner.

According to an insider, the actor is looking for a specific thing. After going through the turbulent separation, Affleck allegedly wants to make sure that his next partner understands his sobriety journey.

Compassion and Understanding: Ben Affleck’s check-list

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Credits: Columbia Pictures & Sony Pictures Releasing

Jennifer Lopez first met her former husband in early 2002 on the set of Martin Brest‘s crime rom-com film Gigli. The pair were working together in the movie when they met and soon fell in love, according to ELLE.

Unfortunately, the starry-eyed couple couldn’t get through all the storms which came in the way of their romance. The couple officially broke their engagement in 2004 and Lopez went on to marry Marc Anthony the same year.

Things were starting to look better for the duo when they rekindled their connection in 2021. A year later, they got married, convincing fans that the star-crossed lovers were finally chasing their happy ending.

Jennifer Lopez in How I Met Your Mother | Credits: CBS

This is why news of their divorce came as such a shock for everyone. Now, according to an insider source from Life & Style magazine, the Hypnotic lead is allegedly ready to enter the dating pool again. But Ben Affleck is reportedly cautious and has some requirements for his next romantic partner.

Ben is looking for someone who’s either in recovery or at least someone who understands the Alcoholics Anonymous program.

Affleck has long faced issues with alcoholism and even had to stay at rehabs for the same. The Deep Water actor also opened up about his sobriety journey during several interviews. So, his alleged search for a like-minded partner is warranted due to his past experiences.

He’s learned the hard way that if he wants a relationship to last and be healthy, he needs to surround himself with like-minded people, and that includes his future partner.

Previously, Lopez faced massive public backlash when she announced her alcoholic brand, Delola (via Page Six). The Second Act actress knew of her then-husband’s struggle with being sober, so fans weren’t impressed with her decision.

The former Batman actor struggled with one vice

Ben Affleck in Hypnotic | Credits: Ketchup Entertainment & Relativity Media

Affleck, like many others in Hollywood didn’t realize he was struggling with alcoholism until things went too far. In 1997, he wrapped up Good Will Hunting alongside co-star and good friend Matt Damon and chose to quit drinking (via Fox News).

I just wanted to stop. I started regretting some things I did when I was drunk. It’s funny to be obnoxious or out of control, but then it’s like, ‘I think I hurt that person’s feelings, ‘I made a fool of myself’…

According to a report from US Weekly, The Way Back actor finally chose to look for treatments in 2001 and landed in rehab. Since then, he has been to the facilities several times and was supported by his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

The Pearl Harbour actor also faced multiple setbacks in his sobriety journey but it didn’t deter him from trying. Affleck has been vocal about the hardships he faced after trying to quit, so his alleged caution when looking for a partner seems very valid.