Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage was instrumental in helping him reconnect with his family-oriented side, a source tells PEOPLE.
Despite Lopez filing for divorce from Affleck this week—marking the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding—their relationship was deeply rooted in family values.
"Family was a top priority for both of them," the source explains.
"Together, they were very much focused on being a family, and that connection doesn’t simply vanish."
Lopez, who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck, who has three children—Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel—with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, both placed significant emphasis on their blended family life.
The source also highlighted their differing personalities: "Jennifer is very public and enjoys going out, while Ben is more of an introvert who prefers staying in."
Despite their differences, their shared commitment to family was a central theme in their relationship.
They were spotted together in Los Angeles on Tuesday, just hours after Lopez filed for divorce.
The ex-couple had been in New Haven, Connecticut, to drop off their daughter Violet at Yale University.
Affleck and Garner, who have reportedly maintained a positive co-parenting relationship, were seen leaving the airport together in a car, indicating their continued collaboration for the sake of their children.
The actress has been dating California businessman John Miller on and off since her split from Affleck in 2018.
A source told PEOPLE this week that Garner is “happy with John,” reflecting a stable and content phas
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