The two were recently spotted embracing during a paintball game with their 13-year-old son, rekindling curiosity about their post-divorce dynamic.

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While the hug was playful and spontaneous, sources close to the pair suggest their bond goes beyond just co-parenting.

'They've leaned on each other a lot in recent years,' an insider told Page Six, describing their relationship as 'closer than ever.'

Although Affleck is reportedly open to rekindling the romance, insiders caution that Garner's priorities lie elsewhere. She is currently in an on-again, off-again relationship with businessman John Miller, who is said to be uneasy about her continued closeness with Affleck.

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'Ben would love another chance if the timing was right,' one source said.
'But he respects Jen's relationship with John and doesn't want to interfere.'

Affleck recently finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, while Garner has maintained a steady, if occasionally rocky, relationship with Miller.

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Sources indicate that despite the speculation, Garner is not considering reconciliation.

'Jen is happy with John. She values her co-parenting relationship with Ben, and that's where things stand,' said a separate insider.

Affleck, meanwhile, is focusing on his work and personal reset post-divorce.

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