At first, no one was sure what to think about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck getting back together. Was it a fling? Was it true love? Was it a PR stunt? But now that the two have been photographed doing everything from smooching at dinner to touring mansions together, fans are sure the relationship is for real.
But how are they so convinced it's not still a PR stunt? After all, photos aren't everything -- and the two don't seem to have purchased a home together... yet. Here are fans' thoughts on the matter.
Fans Say The History Speaks For Itself
Critics say that Jennifer Lopez was up to some fakery with her 'gushing' on social media, but fans aren't convinced it's all a ruse. After all, she's been talking about Ben in interviews for years, and fans think she's been pining all this time.
In older interviews, fans say, J. Lo used to admit that the breakup from Ben was her first and 'biggest heartbreak.' Even back then, she seemed to wax a little nostalgic about the relationship ending.
Plus, most fans already know that Jennifer has practically admitted to 'settling' for Marc Anthony, her longtime friend and now ex-husband and dad to her two kids. That pairing was even a bit awkward at first, so fans of Lopez weren't terribly surprised when it didn't work out.
Fans Think Ben Was Pining This Whole Time, Too
There's no denying that Ben Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Garner was meaningful. After all, the two had three kids together, and Garner seemed dedicated to working things out, even when Affleck's personal troubles began. But fans think that Ben was pining after another Jen, and for a long time, too.
While he may not have stepped out on his wife, rumor has it that Ben Affleck always kept tabs on Jennifer Lopez after their breakup. Fans claim that he kept up because he was totally besotted the entire time, even though he did seemingly benign things like joining J. Lo and A-Rod's fitness plan...
Fans' Final Judgment: PR With Ben Is A Bad Move
Ultimately, fans think that Jennifer and Ben were just star-crossed lovers whose time has finally come. But they also say that suggesting the relationship is a PR stunt flat-out doesn't make any sense. Their reasoning? Who'd want to be connected to Ben after all his drama in the media?
One fan notes, "Ben is a mess, and his image has been on the slopes... since his divorce." Good point, albeit not a kind one. So maybe Jen and Ben really do love one another, and they're finally getting their happily ever after?