Jennifer Garner Shares Why Co-Parenting With Ben Affleck Includes "a Little Bit of Loss"
February 24, 2026 - 22:52
Jennifer Garner is opening up about the complex emotions woven into successful co-parenting. While she and ex-husband Ben Affleck have established a functional and supportive dynamic for their three children, Garner admits the arrangement comes with a poignant downside.
The actress explained that despite their best efforts, raising their children in two separate homes inherently involves a sense of missing out. She described the feeling as "a little bit of loss," acknowledging that neither parent is present for every single moment of their children's daily lives. This reality, she suggests, is an emotional compromise that comes with the territory of divorce, even under the most amicable of circumstances.
Garner emphasized that the focus remains squarely on the children's stability and well-being, a commitment both she and Affleck share. Her candid remarks highlight a nuanced truth often unspoken in discussions of friendly divorces: that effective co-parenting, while ideal for the family, can still carry a personal emotional cost for the parents involved. It is a testament to their dedication that they navigate this loss while maintaining a united front for their family.
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