Affleck's return to old habits post-Lopez split raises questions

Ben Affleck has returned to an old habit after his split with Jennifer Lopez. Paparazzi caught the actor driving his luxury car around Hollywood, smoking a cigarette. Is this his way of managing stress?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were among Hollywood's most recognizable and beloved couples for years. Their relationship had its ups and downs, but it always generated immense interest from fans and the media. Over time, it became clear that their feelings had faded. Their breakup has been a topic in global media for months, with tabloids almost daily providing readers with details about their relationship.

Jennifer indeed spent a lot of time, making sure that Ben was happy and had everything he needed. She cared for him almost like a child. Friends constantly reminded her that she was not responsible for his feelings - reported "People" magazine recently.

According to a source, "Ben has never coped well with stress. He easily gets frustrated and gloomy." It seems, though, that he has found a way to handle his nerves. Since his split with Jennifer, he has started smoking cigarettes again. This was captured in paparazzi photos taken in Hollywood. After leaving an office, the star got into his car and lit a cigarette. Moving around the city, he was seen smoking regularly.

Interestingly, just a few years ago, he claimed to have an aversion to such habits. This was due to a role for which he smoked five packs of cigarettes a day.

For the entire week of filming, I smoked five packs of cigarettes a day. After finishing the shoot, I was thoroughly fed up with smoking and completely quit. Thus, my last moments with a cigarette in hand were immortalized on celluloid! - he said after the shots for the film "Smokin' Aces".

It seems that his aversion has passed. Or perhaps he is simply coping with his breakup with Jennifer Lopez?