John Miller stands firm and demands boundaries from Jennifer Garner over her closeness with Ben Affleck

John Miller's relationship with Jennifer Garner has hit a tense moment due to the actress's closeness with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. The businessman has reportedly demanded clearer boundaries in the relationship between the two actors, especially after images surfaced showing them sharing affectionate gestures during their son Samuel's birthday celebration. This encounter, which took place in Los Angeles at the end of February, has reignited discussions about the complex dynamic between Affleck and Garner, who have maintained a cordial relationship since their 2018 divorce for the sake of their children.

According to sources close to the couple, contacted by Page Six, Miller is not pleased with the familiarity with which Affleck and Garner interact, especially in public. Although he understands the need for both to maintain a friendly relationship for their children, he believes some gestures can be interpreted as disrespectful to his relationship with the actress. "John knows nothing is going on between Jen and Ben, but he doesn't think those photos are appropriate and feels they are disrespectful to his relationship," sources have expressed. According to the same sources, the businessman has made it clear to Garner that she needs to establish more defined boundaries with her ex-husband if their current relationship is to move forward: "He doesn't want to see something like that again or he will have no choice but to leave," was the ultimatum.

The controversy began when images of Samuel's birthday, the youngest son of Garner and Affleck, were published. The family celebrated the occasion with a day of paintball in which both actors were seen sharing relaxed moments. However, what caught the attention of the media and social networks the most was a hug between Garner and Affleck, a gesture that, although brief, has been interpreted in various ways.

For Miller, this display of affection was the last straw. Although it was not a romantic gesture, the fact that the images became public and sparked speculation has affected the relationship between the businessman and the actress. "John feels he is always in the background when it comes to Ben," a close associate revealed to the American portal. "He wants Jennifer to set clearer boundaries so their relationship is not affected," they added. "Their growing bond is becoming too strong, especially since Ben spends all the holidays with them, like Christmas and Thanksgiving," the same source specified, also stating that "John feels like a third wheel."

Since their 2018 divorce, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have been an example of co-parenting. Despite their differences, they have managed to maintain a cordial and cooperative relationship for the well-being of their three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Both have been photographed on multiple occasions attending school events, sports practices, and family outings together, demonstrating that their priority remains the happiness of their children.

However, John Miller's recent reaction has raised a question that many are asking: to what extent can one maintain a close relationship with an ex when there is a new partner in the equation? This issue has intensified after Affleck returned to singlehood following his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez, which did not last two years.

So far, Jennifer Garner has not commented on the situation. According to people close to the actress, she feels caught between the desire to maintain a good relationship with Affleck for the sake of their children and the need to respect Miller's feelings. "Jennifer wants her relationship with John to work," her circle has revealed. "But at the same time, she is not going to stop being the mother of Ben's children nor change the way they have handled co-parenting all these years," they emphasized.