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Matt Damon tries to keep Ben Affleck out of trouble during messy divorce from Jennifer Lopez

Following his messy divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck seems to be turning to his best friend Matt Damon. The two actors were recently spotted having dinner together, just days after Lopez filed for divorce. The longtime friends were joined by Matt Damon's wife and children as they dined at a nice Italian restaurant. Affleck seems to be taking the divorce pretty hard. That's to be expected, though. Any divorce is a slippery slope.

OK Magazine reports that Matt Damon is keeping Ben Affleck.out of anger” as he continues to struggle with the divorce. The road to recovery, however, appears to be a long one. Affleck and Lopez had their ups and downs, but at the end of the day, they were still married. Affleck is expected to experience mixed emotions as he begins to heal.

Ben Affleck's well-being seems to be Matt Damon's top priority

“The truth is there was a lot of love, but unfortunately Ben's erratic mood swings were also evident, which, try as he might, he couldn't hide from the press,” an insider claimed. “If the major ups and downs revealed a pervasive toxicity, no one can help you – you have to help yourself. Matt's number one priority right now is keeping Ben out of trouble,” the source claimed. “The last thing anyone wants is for Ben to turn to alcohol again. Matt has told him bluntly that relapse is not an option.”

Ben and Jennifer's divorce seemed a long time coming. However, after months of drama and separation, Lopez officially filed for divorce on the couple's second wedding anniversary. This was most likely the nail in the coffin for Affleck's mental health.

Luckily, Ben Affleck has a friend like Matt Damon. The two actors have known each other for a long time, as their friendship seems pure. As Affleck deals with his heartbreak, he seems to be at a crucial point in his life. Can Matt keep Ben on the right path?

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