Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage appears to be on the brink of collapse, with recent reports suggesting that Jennifer Aniston’s “flirty” relationship with Affleck has played a significant role in accelerating their separation.

An inside source exclusively told In Touch Weekly, “Jen has definitely had a mini crush on Ben for years.”

Despite Aniston’s long-standing admiration for Affleck, she never approached him because “he’s always been in these very serious, long-term relationships during that time. But change is in the air.

The source added, “As things pretty openly wind down between J. Lo and Ben, there’s a real opportunity for Jen [Aniston] to make up for lost time with Ben.”

The insider further elaborated on the dynamic between Aniston and Affleck, noting that they have never been single simultaneously.

They’ve never really been single at the same time before, and Jen has been a true-blue fan of Ben’s for decades.

They did work together on *He’s Just Not That Into You* 15 years ago, but they were trying to figure out a project together for years before then.

Lopez and Affleck tied the knot in a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas in July 2022, marking a new chapter in their on-again, off-again relationship that has captivated fans for decades. However, the marriage now seems to be facing significant strain.

The source detailed the growing connection between Aniston and Affleck, describing it as a “very friendly and flirty open line of communication.

This connection is reportedly bolstered by a network of mutual friends, including Jon Hamm and Sandra Bullock, who can “totally see Ben and Jen becoming a couple down the road.”