Retired athlete Alex Rodriguez took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday to share a mysterious quote, shortly after his ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. The former Major League Baseball player, 49, reposted one of his own statements that read, "You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction."

Rodriguez and Lopez began dating in 2017 and got engaged two years later. However, the couple ended their engagement in April 2021, stating that they realized they were better off as friends. They expressed well-wishes for each other and each other's children in a joint statement.

Meanwhile, Lopez rekindled her romance with actor Ben Affleck, to whom she was previously engaged from 2002 to 2004. Affleck, 52, proposed to her in April 2022, and they tied the knot in a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding in July of the same year. They later had a second wedding ceremony in Georgia in August 2022.

Interestingly, it was on the same day that Lopez officially filed for divorce from Affleck. The singer listed April 26 as their date of separation. According to reports, the couple has been living separately since May, with sources suggesting that their relationship had been over for months.

Amidst the turbulence in Lopez and Affleck's relationship, Rodriguez publicly wished his ex-partner "the very best" during a CNN appearance. He also spoke fondly of her 16-year-old children, Emme and Max, describing them as smart, beautiful, and wonderful.

Since the breakup, Rodriguez has moved on and is currently dating fitness instructor Jac Cordeiro. Lopez, on the other hand, shares her twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. Affleck also has three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

As fans and followers speculate about the meaning behind Rodriguez's cryptic message, it remains unclear if it is directly related to his past relationship with Lopez or if it references a personal reflection.

Regardless, the social media post has sparked considerable curiosity amongst fans, who eagerly await any further updates from both Rodriguez and Lopez as they navigate their separate paths post-breakup.