Ben Affleck's New Dating Rule: Sober Partners Only

Actor Ben Affleck, 52, is gearing up to date again after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. But he's got one big rule: his new partner must be sober, just like him. This comes after a tough split from Lopez, who he married in 2022 and divorced in 2024. Friends worry that the breakup might affect Affleck's recovery from alcohol addiction, which he's battled since the late '90s. He's moved out of their $68 million home and is focusing on work and kids.

Affleck's struggles with alcohol are no secret. He's been to rehab several times, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner helping him seek treatment in 2017. But being around Lopez's glam lifestyle made it tough, especially after she launched her DeLola cocktail brand. Garner supports Affleck's sobriety and thinks Lopez's healthy lifestyle is good for him. An insider says Affleck isn't ready for a serious relationship yet, just wants to stay sober.

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