Jennifer Lopez could face a period of "depression" if she splits from Ben Affleck , an expert has said. The chart-topping singer could face the prospect of her Hollywood star husband moving on "swiftly" too as he battles to cope with his emotions according to Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger. Reports of a pending divorce have been circulating for weeks after Jen, 54, and Ben, 51, appeared to be living separate lives.

Now it seems like Ben could be the one to take the breakup in his stride and move on first according to the relationship expert. Patti said: "It's much easier for the guy to get [a woman], so JLo's probably going to be really depressed to try to date someone else." For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .

READ MORE: Harry and Meghan branded 'ruthless' as they 'ignore royal protocol' Talking to the Daily Mail shes added: "There's not enough quality men for women. [Men] are spoiled, their egos get inflated and men age better. Gisele [Bundchen] is gorgeous.

JLo's gorgeous. They're probably the two people going standard in the aging department. "But women breed, men go to the next one to get over their feelings.

It's a whole different dynamic." It comes after claims that the couple could be headed for divorce because of Jennifer's "love addiction". Movie producer Jon Peters has given his damning verdict on why it is he believes the couple are headed for a split.

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