Jennifer Lopez seems to be taking "some time and space to reflect on what she wants for her future", according to a relationship expert.
The 54-year-old singer has flown to Italy for a sunny holiday with her friends, leaving her husband Ben Affleck in Los Angeles. The couple have been hit by mounting speculation their marriage is on the rocks, with fans speculating they could be heading for a divorce.
J-Lo looked to be ignoring the rumours as she relaxed on a yacht in Positano. Relationship expert Louella Alderson believes the solo holiday could give Ben and Jennifer the chance to work through any issues they might have.
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She's there without her husband Ben Affleck (Getty Images for SXSW)Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Louella said: "Jennifer Lopez's solo trip to Italy is another sign that things may not be going well in her marriage with Ben Affleck. They seem to have spent a lot more time apart recently, with Ben even moving out of their shared home and back into his own place.
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"This suggests that there may be some underlying issues or conflicts in their relationship that they are trying to work through." She added: "It's possible that Jennifer's trip to Italy is allowing her some time and space to reflect on her marriage and what she wants for her future.
"She is a strategic and independent woman, so it's likely that she is considering her options and needs some time alone to make decisions about her next steps." She also suggested that Ben's decision to stay in LA shows the pair are "focusing on their own separate lives for the time being".
They've been surrounded by split speculation (AFP via Getty Images)However, Louella doesn't believe Jennifer's solo holiday is necessarily a bad thing. She explained: "Spending time away from your partner can actually be healthy for a relationship.
"It allows for individual growth and self-reflection, which can ultimately benefit the relationship in the long run." The expert added: "When you're apart, you have the opportunity to miss each other and appreciate your time together even more."
Ben and J-Lo's split speculation started with reports Ben had moved out of their family home. Now, a source has claimed Jennifer is "over" trying to fix her marriage.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, a source said: "Jenny has had enough and she really tried but she can do no more, it's not getting any better, it's worse. Ben is a great guy but he can be grumpy and a downer."
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