Los Angeles, Oct 16 (NationPress) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is candidly sharing her thoughts on the concept of true love. In a recent extensive discussion, the 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' star delved into her past relationships.

JLo acknowledged that while her previous partners fulfilled her materialistic desires, their emotional connections fell short, as reported by People magazine.

During her appearance on the 'Howard Stern Show', Stern, 71, posed the question to JLo, 56: “Do you believe you’ve ever truly been loved?”

After a moment of reflection, she responded, “No,” but added that she has truly loved others. “What I learned is that it’s not that I’m unlovable; it’s that they lack the capability. They simply don’t have it within them,” she explained.

She further elaborated, “They offered me everything they had. All the rings, all the extravagant gifts I could desire. The houses, the rings, the marriage. Yet, part of the problem was that I didn’t love myself at that time.”

According to People, JLo has experienced four marriages and divorces, with her most recent union being with Ben Affleck. She is the mother of 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony.

“When I ended my last marriage, it turned out to be the best thing that happened to me. It propelled me on a journey of self-discovery, engaging with a religious coach, a therapist, a couple’s counselor, and an addiction coach. I was determined to get to the bottom of it, no matter what,” she revealed.

JLo concluded that “the essence of the matter lies within you, not others.”

“Now, I sit here with greater self-assurance and awareness of my life experiences, whether related to my parents or my personal journey of love and feelings of neglect. I now know who I am and genuinely appreciate that person, embracing both my strengths and complexities,” she added.