Why Jennifer Garner thinks Ben Affleck should avoid dating

Jennifer Garner believes it might be good for her ex-husband Ben Affleck to take a break from dating for a while.

“Jen thinks it might actually be good for Ben to take a break from dating for a while. She cares about him a lot and only wants what’s best for him at the end of the day,” the insider told Page Six on Tuesday.

“From her perspective, he’s happier than he’s been in a long time and she feels like it could be healthy for him to keep putting that energy into himself, his work and his family instead of jumping into a relationship," the source continued.

The confidant further told the publication that Garner isn’t trying to influence her ex-husband's personal life, but will support whatever decision he makes.

“That said, she trusts Ben to make his own decisions and supports him either way,” a tipster said.

Meanwhile, another insider spilled to the outlet that Affleck isn’t completely closing the door on romance.

“Ben isn’t ruling out dating and would be open to putting himself out there again,” the source said. “He has friends who have offered to set him up, but he’s also incredibly busy right now and isn’t sure he has the time for a serious, committed relationship.”

For those unversed, Garner and Affleck were married for 10 years from 2005 until 2015. The exes share three children - Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 14.