Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are taking a break to work through their relationship troubles as they approach their two-year wedding anniversary. A source close to the couple revealed that they are spending time apart to figure out their future together.

“Jen and Ben’s relationship is not over yet, but they have been staying in separate homes and the tension has been high,” the source told ET. “They are taking a second to figure out what each of them is going through and wants. Both of them have been very down.”

Affleck, 51, was recently photographed without his wedding band while attending a recital for his daughter, Seraphina, 15, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The couple also shares Violet, 18, and Samuel, 12. Lopez, 54, who attended the same event, was seen wearing her wedding ring and chatting with Affleck outside, who was carrying flowers.

Affleck’s focus has been on his family amid the reported marital troubles. “Ben’s priority is his family and well-being,” a source shared about the couple, who wed in July 2022.

The couple was not seen together in more than a month

Lopez attended the 2024 Met Gala by herself on May 6, where she served as co-chair. Meanwhile, Affleck made a surprise appearance at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, where he trolled NFL fans critical of the former Patriots quarterback.

A source recently shared with ET that the couple has experienced “ups and downs” since getting married. “They’re not always on the same page. They both have so much going on between taking care of their families and their work commitments, and it can be a lot for them.”

Speculation about their relationship status grew after dating coach Lenna Marsak posted on Instagram about unhealthy relationships, which Lopez “liked.” The post, made in March, described traits that are harmful to relationships. “You can’t build a relationship with someone who is disconnected from themselves,”Marsak’s post read.

Ben and Jennifer support each other 100%

Despite the rumors, a source told ET that Lopez has “not been paying much attention to any outside hate.” “She has always had to deal with criticism and knows that she is misunderstood by some. She realizes that will always be the case because she’s an artist and there are people who don’t get her or know her,” the source said.

“Ben is 100 percent supportive of Jen and keeps it real with her,” the source added. “They both know this is part of the business and remind each other that you can’t please everyone. They acknowledge what really matters, lift each other up, and encourage each other’s talents and capabilities.”

As Lopez and Affleck navigate this challenging time, their fans remain hopeful that the couple can find their way back to each other.