Imagine Jennifer Lopez, the chart-topping singer and actress, happily embracing her single life. She opened up recently to a magazine about her divorce from Ben Affleck, shattering any expectations that she's on the hunt for a new love. The "Ain't Your Mama" singer, now 55, shared why she's thrilled about being single, two years after marrying Affleck.

Lopez sees this as a liberating moment. "What if I’m just free?" she pondered. She admitted that being alone is "lonely, unfamiliar, scary" and even "sad." But she's discovered something profound: true joy and happiness can come from within. "I can’t rely on others for happiness," she said, suggesting that personal fulfillment is key.

She's been married three times before Affleck and knows the joys of love, but she now believes that a relationship with oneself is paramount. Lopez had a funny way of describing her past mindset as "dumb" for focusing too much on having a partner. She nowrealizes that her personal growth and happiness are her top priorities.

The biggest change came when she filed for divorce in August, a move confirmed after quiet speculations in May. Despite recent sightings with Affleck, they seem to be moving forward with their separation.

Even amid the glamour and public eyes of celebrity life, Lopez is challenging the notion that happiness must come from a relationship. Her message is clear: happiness is an inside job.

Jennifer Lopez Finds Power in Solitude

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