Jennifer Lopez has spoken candidly about her painful realization following her split from Ben Affleck, admitting that she never truly felt loved the way she wanted to.
The singer and actress, who finalized her divorce from the actor earlier this year, said the end of their relationship made her look deeply at herself and the way she sees love.
In an emotional moment, Jennifer admitted that for a long time she thought that love meant giving everything to someone else while forgetting her own needs.
the Unstoppable The star explained that she spent years trying to be perfect in her relationships but never felt fully accepted for who she was.
“I think I spent a lot of time trying to prove my worth through love,” she said, adding that heartbreak often prompted her to reinvent herself.
Many viewed Jennifer’s marriage to Ben as a fairytale reunion after their early 2000s romance, but their story has taken another painful turn.
Despite the heartbreak, the actress said she is learning to focus on self-love and acceptance.
Friends close to the star said she found peace in spending time alone and creating new music inspired by her personal growth.
“She’s finally choosing herself,” a source revealed.
However, Jennifer’s fans flooded social media with support, praising her honesty and strength after the public breakup.