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[Blind Gossip] When an actress is “not thrilled” about her ex’s new relationship, it’s because she is jealous, right?

Guess again.

It’s actually about sobriety.

She did try to keep the family together for a long time, but she’s past that. Now it’s all about keeping him sober for the sake of the kids. She literally spent years trying to get him away from his addictions, but instead of being grateful, he always hated that she was trying “parent” him.

[The New Girlfriend] is the opposite. She tells him that he is an adult and he can make his own choices! He thinks that she is cool because she trusts him and gives him permission to do whatever he wants.

[Ex] knows that this is a huge mistake because she lived with that addict for years and she knows how bad he can get. She knows that all these things (gambling, drinking, drugs, sex) are linked together and that if he does one it is just a matter of time before he relapses into the others. That is the real reason why she “isn’t thrilled” about this relationship.

Similar: All The Old Habits

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His Actress Ex:

[Optional] Do you think he will stay sober and faithful in this new relationship?

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  2. kvetro60 says

    Jen Garner not being happy with Ben’s relapse into alcohol and gambling with the girlfriend not caring.

  4. lovefifteen says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    Of course he won’t stay sober. He is already looking pretty rough. I hope that Jennifer can find an amazing guy because she deserves it.

  6. jeanmarieok says

    Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and his new side piece Lindsey whatever.

    I believe her concern is genuine. He will be neither sober nor faithful.

  7. LC1216 says

    Ben and Jen G

    Absolutely not. Never, now way, no how. A leopard never ever ever changes their spots. Once a cheater, always a cheater. He’s an addict, he will forever have an addiction. Whether it’s drinking, gambling, sex, strip clubs, drugs…he’ll always have them to a degree.

  8. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. If he continues to be with someone who is an enabler, he is bound to fail at any attempt to stop drinking, gambling, drug use, etc.

  9. LeeLee12345 says

    Ben & Jen

    No, he will not stay sober or faithful. And if he can’t stay sober, then access to the children should be pulled.

  13. javelina says

    Actor: Ben affleck

    His Actress Ex: Jen Garner

    [Optional] Do you think he will stay sober and faithful in this new relationship?

    No, he won’t stay sober and faithful. Makes me think J.Lo is a genius for recognizing his demons and escaping when she could, with no children in the crosshairs!

  14. plumplum says

    Jen garner and Ben Affleck

    I think he is NOT sober now. Who go to Las Vegas to be sober ?

  15. Kerzep says

    Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner

    I have no idea if he will stay sober, but I hope he is taking care of himself.

  24. dberlcri says

    the guy in the pic kinda reminds me of Brad Pitt, though I don’t recall ever hearing he had gambling issues, so maybe this is about Ben Affleck?

  26. TruveyTaylor says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    Just let him relapse. Maybe one day he can decide to get it together. Unfortunately their kids will have to learn about his messy self in the media.

  29. High Steppa says

    Ben Affleck and Jen Garner. No, he won’t stay sober and faithful. I don’t think he has it in him.

  30. hobbychef says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    No way he’ll ever be sober and faithful to anyone! He’s a lost cause.

  31. Baileygirl says

    Ben and Jen. No, there is no chance of fidelity or sobriety with Ben. He cannot accept the fact that he is and addict and until he does all of his relationships will be out of control. I give Jennifer Garner props for trying to get him to choose his children over alcohol but the choice is his in the end. He didn’t like that she was trying to “parent” him. Well Ben, stop acting like a spoiled child and she would not have to take on that role.

  33. Justmyself says

    Ben and Jen.

    New girlfriend will find herself needing a new boyfriend.. how she got him is going to be how she loses him and word has it, she was the other woman.

  34. Goodgrief says

    This is Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, he will not stay faithful to the new one, but I don’t think she expects him to. Sounds like she is ok with him doing whatever he wants as long as she is the one seen on his arm. So he needs to be discreet. As for the booze and drugs, I think Jen will still keep an eye on him because of the kids. He would probably lose joint custody rights if he got too bad.

  37. Jester says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    No, I don’t think he will remain sober, nor faithful. Allegedly, didn’t he relapse again when Jennifer gave him one last chance this past time? In any case, I don’t think this relationship will help matters. Another sad story…

  42. jonty30 says

    I’d tell Kourtney to forget him, because he will be a lodestone around her neck forever.

  43. CocoGaga says

    Ben Affleck

    Jennifer Garner

    I feel bad for Jennifer. It seems like she did what she thought was the right thing in trying to hang on in there for the sake of their family. She’s totally better off without him, but he’s still the father of her kids so is always going to be in her life in that respect. And no, I doubt he’ll stay sober or faithful…

  46. mona lisas and mad hatters says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    Staying faithful and sober is HIS CHOICE to make. He will if he wants to badly enough – AND works a Professional Treatment Program.

    Few people, least of all men, want to be ‘parented’ in a romantic relationship. If J became a ‘nagging mummy’ that would lead to him resisting and circling the drain with even more gusto. Now she’s using the kids as an excuse to nag.

    J’s behaving like a classic controlling co-dependent.

    Best of luck to them.

  48. TwistedSweetness says

    Ben

    Jen

    Hell no, he can’t keep it in his pants!

    She has every reason to be worried for the kids. Not only will he be an absentee father, he’ll be a crappier one to his kids. His kids are old enough to see and hear about his antics and she won’t be able to protect them. But then again Jen, karma is a *.

  49. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    I don’t think he’s capable of staying sober, or his marriage to Jen might have been salvageable.

  54. january13 says

    Ben Afflec & Jennifer Garner

    Optional: No he’s a cheater & it does not sound like she is encouraging sobriety

  59. Nanalana says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    His actress ex: Jennifer Garner
    He won’t stay sober, but his new relationship is not to blame. He just can’t stay sober.

  61. Blackberry says

    Actor: Ben Affleck

    His Actress Ex: Jennifer Garner

    [Optional] Do you think he will stay sober and faithful in this new relationship?: Nope. If wont get sober for his kids, he isn’t going to get sober for anything.

  62. smoolieloo says

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
    No. I don’t think he can stay sober and faithful in his new relationship.

  68. GingerGirl3 says

    Ben Afleck and Jennifer Gardner. He is such a train wreck I feel bad for his kids. That picture of him all sweaty just looked awful and very unhealthy. His poor son won’t remember his dad when he wasn’t a mess at this rate. Poor Jen for trying so hard for so long to clean him up. She can at least know she did the best she could for him and for her kids. I really hope she’s moved on and is over his drama.

  69. ShadowSandy says

    Brad Pitt

    Angelina Jolie

    Don’t know, but “mothering” never works out. As their failed marriage has demonstrated.

  72. lvsoxfan says

    Sigh.

    Ben Affleck.

    Jennifer Garner.

    Lindsay Shookus from SNL, his new GF.

    It’s a matter of time, if he’s hooked up with an enabler. Jen tried. She really did.

  88. pigerella says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    No, because he’s an addict. But I think it’s time for Jennifer Garner to step away & protect her kids. She can’t control who is in his life.

  89. lorir21 says

    Ah, Ben. You have it all, but your demons are stronger. I hope Jen realizes that she cannot fix him, even for the children.

  90. GoogleSleuth says

    Jennifer Garner/Ben Affleck/Lindsay Shookus.

    Bonus: No, he is an addict. Addicts, by definition, can’t do things in moderation. This will not end well for anyone involved.

  92. Jelly Drop says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    He is dating SNL producer Lindsay Snookus. This will not last.

  94. PollyMetropolitan says

    Actor: Ben Afflek

    Ex: Jennifer Garner

    Optional: Nope — he will get drunk and hook up. If he can’t stay sober and faithful for his wife and family, he certainly won’t do it for his enabler GF.

  95. Ramalama says

    Actor:Ben Affleck

    His Actress Ex:Jennifer Garner

    [Optional] Do you think he will stay sober and faithful in this new relationship? Oh hell no, it’s only a matter of time…

  96. cj2608 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Gardner

    Probably not. Addiction is no joke and isn’t about making “adult choices.” Lindsay Shookus is either an addict as well, or she’s super jaded by the rampant drug use in the SNL circles.

  98. elphie says

    Ben Affleck and that new chick…. I say good riddance… the kids are old enough to see the truth, and believe me… they already know