After months of leaks and counterattacks from both sides, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their relationship once again. However, the drama surrounding their split shows no signs of abating. Each side is now pointing fingers at the other for the collapse of their two-year marriage. The latest revelation comes from a friend of the former couple, claiming that Affleck allowed Lopez to initiate the divorce as an act of compassion towards her.

According to the friend, Affleck was aware that Lopez was going to file for divorce and supported her decision. This act of generosity was motivated by his concern for her well-being, as Lopez was more worried about the impact the breakup would have on her career, public opinion, and media coverage. The insider emphasized that Affleck had already witnessed the backlash and hate she had received for her critically panned musical film and her documentary about their romance.

Lopez has had a challenging year, both personally and professionally. Her movie endeavors, such as the aforementioned musical film and a recent release called 'Atlas', received poor ratings from critics. Her documentary for Amazon Prime, titled 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' also faced negative reception. In addition, her planned arena tour was canceled amid reports of struggles to fill seats. To add to her woes, major makeup retailer Sephora has chosen to remove her brand, 'JLo Beauty,' from its stores due to low sales performance.

While some speculate that the split stemmed from Lopez's desire for stardom conflicting with Affleck's preference for a more private life, not everyone agrees. Another insider claims that Affleck was difficult to be married to, with friends describing him as selfish, sullen, and hard to please. They also mentioned his tendency to be negative and talk excessively, while Lopez constantly tried to uplift his spirits.

The constant speculation surrounding their relationship took a toll on Lopez, leading to feelings of personal humiliation. Ultimately, she felt compelled to acknowledge that their relationship had reached its end. Affleck, who has battled addiction in the past, was also a concern for some friends who feared he may have relapsed into drinking.

After rekindling their relationship earlier this year, Lopez and Affleck tied the knot in a Vegas ceremony in July, then purchased a $60 million home in Beverly Hills, where they lived with their respective children. However, rumors of trouble emerged in the spring, with Affleck moving out of the marital home in May. He rented a property in Brentwood for $100,000 per month, while the couple listed their Beverly Hills mansion. On Lopez's birthday, Affleck bought a new house in LA worth $20.5 million, although he did not attend the occasion.

Divorce papers filed by Lopez, who opted not to hire an attorney, reveal that the couple has been living separately since April. Despite the difficult circumstances surrounding their split, the friend of the former couple insists that Affleck's decision to let Lopez take the lead in filing for divorce was a compassionate gesture. Only time will tell how this latest chapter in their tumultuous relationship will unfold.