Ben Affleck, the American actor, has expressed that his divorce from actress Jennifer Garner is “the biggest regret” of his life.
In an interview with The New York Times, the 47-year-old actor candidly discussed his personal life and the end of his relationship with Garner, among other topics.
Affleck and Garner, who were married for ten years and have three children, finalized their divorce in 2018 following a prolonged separation.
Reflecting on their divorce, Affleck admitted, “The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” and he explained that he continues to feel guilt over the split.
“Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame. It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing,” he added.
Affleck further stated that it’s unhealthy for him to “obsess over” past “failures.”
“I have certainly made mistakes. I have certainly done things that I regret. But you’ve got to pick yourself up, learn from it, learn some more, try to move forward,” he emphasized.