Despite divorce, Jennifer Lopez looking for a house at walking distance from Ben Affleck: 'She's still very much in love with Ben'

Jennifer Lopez is still holding onto hope that she and Ben Affleck can rekindle their romance. Despite their current separation, she's considering buying a property near his place, which seemingly hints that she's not ready to give up on their relationship just yet. The former couple has been living separate lives, with Ben working on his projects in California and Jennifer spending time on the East Coast, but JLo is still keeping the door open for a potential reunion.

Jennifer Lopez is looking for a house in Ben Affleck's neighbourhood

Jennifer Lopez is still living in the Beverly Hills mansion she shared with Ben Affleck, but she's looking to buy a new place in Brentwood. If this deal doesn't work out, she'll reportedly keep within the upscale neighbourhood, which is walking distance from the Gone Girl actor's place. Ben had purchased the 'massively private' mansion in Brentwood last year in July, just a month before he and Jen filed for divorce.

'She is still very much in love with Ben'

Jennifer Lopez is putting on a brave face, but deep down, she's still got strong feelings for Ben Affleck. According to a source who blabbed to Radar Online, she's trying to convince herself and others that she's okay with the current state of their relationship, but the truth is, she's still very much in love with him.

The source revealed that Jennifer is using her kids as a reason to stay close to Ben, saying that she wants to make sure they feel like the family is still together. But the insider believes that this is just a cover for her true emotions.

¡°But she also wants to maintain a friendship with Ben and envisions them having a relationship that's as close as what he's got with his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. It's hard to imagine Ben's not a little overwhelmed by her refusal to let go," said the tipster.

The Unstoppable actress' decision to stay in Los Angeles after the divorce has come as a surprise to many, as it was expected that she would move back to Miami or New York. These cities are closer to her family and friends, making the choice to remain in LA a notable one.

What's next for Jennifer Lopez?

Following her recent divorce from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez is reportedly considering a new career path: reality TV. According to a separate Radar Online report, Lopez is looking to re-evaluate her career as an artist and her image as a pop diva, and believes that reality TV could be the perfect platform to do so.

"J Lo needs to be liked if she is to have any chance of a comeback. Unfortunately, she has never been so unpopular. That's why she's looking to do a reality show. It would be a great way to prove she's not as unpleasant as everyone seems to think," a source told the publication.

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