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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have come to the end of their "Honeymoon period", according to a relationship coach.
The couple tied the knot last year, but have recently been seen having a number of seemingly tense exchanges.
They were photographed on the red carpet earlier this month as Ben sternly pointed towards something and Jennifer also made gestures.
Tensions are said to have grown between the pair as they continue their busy work schedules while also searching for the perfect home.
Dating coach Katie Mansfield has exclusively told The Mirror it seems "the reality phase has begun" for Ben and Jennifer as they enter the next stage of their relationship.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a seemingly tense exchange (Jen Lowery / SplashNews.com)
Their Honeymoon period 'has ended' (Variety via Getty Images)"It seems like the Honeymoon period has ended, and the reality phase has begun!
"In relationships it generally takes 6-12 months to play out the rose tinted versions of each other, and then after a year or so the reality of who the person really is creeps in.
"This can be heightened in celebrity relationships due to the excitement and fantasy aspect of their lifestyles."
It was recently suggested that Ben wants to lead a "quieter life" and "slow down", while Jennifer has been described as an "all-or-nothing" kind of girl.
Ben and Jennifer might need to make a 'deal breaker' decision (WWD via Getty Images)Katie suggested this could lead to a "mismatch in values" between the couple, but warned fans against mourning the romance just yet.
"It sounds like there is a significant mismatch in values and lifestyle vision here, while opposites can attract initially, the day to day need that Ben has for peace and quiet and downtime could be a deal breaker here.
"Often, the masculine qualities that hyper-successful women utilise to achieve fame and success, can cause a lot of issues in romance," the relationship expert explained.
She added: "Sounds like Jennifer needs to reflect on how her behaviours may need reigning in, it equally could be that Ben has demands and habits that just don't fit with her views of what life is all about.
Kate said the rumours should be 'taken with a pinch of salt' (Getty Images for The Recording A)"With two big personalities - it's not an easy one to see how this can work long term."
However, Katie added: "Press comments need to be taken with a bit of a pinch of salt," as she hit back at rumours that Ben is "growing tired" of JLo's "diva demands".
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Jennifer and Ben rekindled their romance two years ago, having originally gotten engaged in 2002.
The couple initially parted ways in 2004, but came back together and went Instagram official on JLo's 52nd birthday in 2021.
Bennifer were engaged by April 2022 and married by July.