'We always did, but we have even more of an appreciation because we know that life can take you in different directions.' 'It's a beautiful outcome that this has happened in this way at this time in our lives where we can really appreciate and celebrate each other and respect each other,' Lopez told People. Lopez told People in an earlier interview of their romance, 'We're older now, we're smarter, we have more experience, we're at different places in our lives, we have kids now, and we have to be very conscious of those things.'
The couple then were spotted spending time together in May 2021 and were Instagram official by Jwhen Jennifer posted a photo of her and Ben kissing on a boat. However, in September 2003, they called off their wedding before confirming a split at the beginning of 2004. Then, Affleck proposed in November of 2002 with 6.1-carat pink diamond ring. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met in 2001 on the set of the movie Gigli.