AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck was recently spotted in Los Angeles with his wedding band back on his finger, just days after ditching the symbol amid ongoing marital issues with Jennifer Lopez. The "Argo" director, 51, donned a tense expression while navigating a parking lot in his business attire, having previously appeared without the ring earlier in the week.

The renewed presence of his wedding band coincides with reports suggesting that Affleck and Lopez, 54, have been facing serious relationship difficulties. According to Page Six, the couple has been apart since March, leading to rampant rumors of an imminent divorce. Despite these alleged woes, an insider insists that Affleck remains "very protective of Jennifer."

The couple, who has not been photographed together in nearly a month, may have reached the end of the road. Reports indicate that Lopez has had enough and no longer sees a way to salvage the marriage, describing Affleck as "grumpy and negative." Friends of Lopez reveal that she is currently focusing on her children and work, with plans to resume her "This Is Me... Live" tour in the summer of 2025.

Their marital troubles have also impacted their real estate dealings. Affleck and Lopez recently listed their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion for sale, pricing it at $68 million. The 38,000-square-foot property boasts a 12-car garage, a gym, a boxing ring, sports courts and a guest penthouse. Initially purchased in May 2023, the home has undergone significant renovations, albeit leaving Affleck reportedly dissatisfied as it is "too far away from his kids."

The luxurious mansion reflects the couple's complex relationship and the challenges they face in blending their lives. Affleck now resides in a $100,000-a-month rental near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, while Lopez remains in the Beverly Hills home. As they navigate co-parenting and professional commitments, their once-promising second chance at love appears fraught with irreconcilable differences.

Both stars have tried to balance their high-profile careers and personal lives, but it seems their respective paths are diverging. Whether Affleck and Lopez will find common ground or officially part ways remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that even for two massive stars, maintaining a marriage under the public eye is no easy feat.