Los Angeles, Feb 28 (NationPress) Hollywood star Jennifer Garner has opened up about the hurdles she has encountered while co-parenting her children with ex-husband Ben Affleck. She emphasized how the former couple has adapted to being "both parents" in their unique setup.

The couple tied the knot in 2005 and welcomed three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. However, they parted ways after a decade of marriage in 2015.

In an episode of Bustle’s One Nightstand podcast, Jennifer shared, "When your kids are raised in two different homes, I assume the role of both mom and dad, while he takes on both dad and mom roles. It's almost unavoidable, right? Lacking the balance of having both parents under one roof forces you to adopt aspects from both sides in your parenting approach."

“While there's a sense of loss in that, there’s also something gained... It teaches you to let go and not be overly focused on parenting,” she expressed, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.

Post-divorce, Garner has reflected on their relationship, referring to Ben as the "love" of her life and affirming that their bond remains strong despite their separation.

In a 2016 interview with Vanity Fair, she stated, "I didn’t marry the big fat movie star; I married him. I would make that choice again. I ran down the beach to him, and I would do it all over again. You can't have three children and share so much without a connection. He remains the love of my life."

Garner also mentioned the ongoing need to support each other through the challenges of divorce, noting, "He’s still the only person who truly understands my perspective, and I am the only one who knows his truths."

Affleck, who later wed and divorced Jennifer Lopez, has expressed his reluctance to end his first marriage due to concerns about its impact on their children. Nonetheless, the ex-couple has managed to create a functional co-parenting dynamic.

During a 2020 appearance on Good Morning America, he stated, "I didn’t want to get divorced; I never wanted to be a divorced person. The thought of being a split family with my kids was distressing. It made me question my identity and was deeply painful and disappointing for me."

"Having children with someone creates a lifelong connection. I am fortunate that she (Jennifer) is the mother of my children. I hold great respect and gratitude for her. Our marriage didn’t last, which is challenging, but we both value the importance of our children witnessing their parents remain respectful and amicable, whether together or apart."