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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s names have continued to make headlines as reports about marital problems and divorce rumors continue to swirl. While they have attended some events together over the last few weeks, the Argo actor has been spotted without his wedding ring and multiple outlets have noted that they’ve been living apart.

Now, some who say they know the couple are talking and revealing that the “Jenny From the Block” artist is very upset with people in Affleck’s circle and feels like one person is “poisoning” him. Here’s more on that and what Lopez tried to make her husband understand that he never could.

Who Lopez believes is ‘poisoning’ Affleck

Affleck has turned to a few people close to him amid his marriage woes and Lopez is reportedly “furious” that they’re all siding with him.

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon at the 81st annual Golden Globes awards
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon at the 81st annual Golden Globes | Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty Images

According to Entertainment Tonight, “They went into their relationship very optimistic and thought things could change, but they haven’t. Ben is sad about it all but focused on his work, being a great dad and co-parenting well with Jennifer Garner. He has been leaning on Matt Damon and his close circle of guy friends.”

 An insider told OK!: “Lopez is furious with everyone on Team Ben, including Matt Damon and Jen.”

But perhaps her biggest gripe is with Affleck’s mother, Christine Anne Boldt.

Ben Affleck and his mother, Christine Anne Boldt, seen out for a walk in Los Angeles
Ben Affleck and his mother, Christine Anne Boldt, seen out for a walk in Los Angeles | BG004/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

The insider explained: “J.Lo’s relationship with Christine has always been tense. Christine’s extremely close to Ben’s first wife, Jennifer Garner, and thinks he made the biggest mistake of his life by letting her go. J.Lo can’t help but think Christine is poisoning his head against her and thinks it’s pathetic that Ben’s run back to his mommy.”

Another source claimed that some in Affeck’s inner circle saw this coming and the romance wore off shortly after they reconnected.

They said: “Matt’s had serious reservations about Bennifer 2.0 since the beginning. He’s tried to be publicly supportive for Ben’s sake, but the fact is he hates the way J.Lo treats his buddy and can no longer hold his tongue … It’s no secret Ben and J.Lo haven’t been getting along, as he always seems to be in the doghouse.”

Affleck hasn’t been able to ‘keep up’ with Lopez’s lifestyle

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story"
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” | Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
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There have been rumblings and speculation that the root of the couple’s problems has to do with their different lifestyles and that the Batman star doesn’t understand that the Hustlers actor’s world is so demanding all the time.

Another source elaborated on that sharing: “Jennifer has a big entourage that follows her around daily — glam squad, videographers, photographers, assistants, trainers. She’s tried to make Ben understand that being Jennifer Lopez is a 24/7 job, but Ben can’t keep up.”