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It’s been almost seven years since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner ended their marriage.

But the former couple is making headlines, thanks to rumors that they might be considering a reconciliation.

The speculation started, of all places, on a paintball field.

Ben and Jen were competing alongside their 13-year-old son Ben (they also have two daughters together).

Ben and Jen pack on the PDA while playing paintball

At one point during the battle, Ben playfully hugged Jen around the waist.

According to a report from Page Six, Garner “seemed to welcome” the embrace. It’s not the first indication that the exes enjoy a very close relationship.

One source tells the outlet that Affleck and Garner have “found themselves leaning on each other more than ever” in recent years.

“They really do have a close bond,” the insider added.

Would Jen be willing to give Ben a second chance?

But does that mean that the exes would be willing to give their marriage another shot?

Well, a different insider tells Page Six that Ben “would love another chance” with Jennifer.

The source says that “would definitely be open to giving things another shot with Jen if the timing is ever right.” But currently, the timing seems not to be right.

“At the same time, Ben knows it’s just not realistic at this time in their lives,” the insider adds.

Ben and Jen’s complex situation, explained

These days, Ben is single, having finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez last year.

Jen is in currently an “on-off” romance with businessman John Miller.

However, a source tells Page Six that Miller is unhappy about her “close relationship” with Affleck.

“John feels like a third wheel,” says the insider.

But despite the rumors of friction, it seems that Jen and John are still very much together, and a reconciliation with Ben is simply not in the cards right now.

“Ben just got out of a marriage and finalized his divorce [from Jennifer Lopez], he is really busy with work and is focused on this new chapter,” the source explains.

“Plus, Ben respects Jen’s relationship with John [Miller] and would never come between them.”

Another insider tells Page Six, “The feeling is not mutual on Jen’s side. She’s happy with John and that’s just not where her head is at. She has a great co-parenting relationship with Ben, and that’s where things stand on her end at the moment.”

So it seems that Ben will have to content himself with a close friendship. Probably for the best. He should try dating someone who’s not named Jen for a change.