Ben Affleck's Christmas plans with Jennifer Garner come after they spent Thanksgiving together.

Ben Affleck is entering the new year with a fresh perspective and a positive mindset — and it's all thanks to his ex. No, not that ex – we're talking about Jennifer Garner!

Over Christmas, the actor and director spent quality time with his first ex-wife and their three children: Violet, Finn and Samuel. According to an insiderBen feels "good about himself" after their festive family celebration.

"Now that Ben is back to his old routine, he's feeling good about himself," the insider said. "Spending time with Jen Garner and the kids over the holidays helped him feel like everything in his world was right again."

But before anyone jumps to conclusions, this isn't the start of a romantic reconciliation between Ben and Jennifer Garner. While the former couple have been seen together a lot in recent months –including a particularly warm Thanksgiving gathering—sources clarify that they are simply committed to maintaining a strong co-parenting relationship.

Insider shared with People that Jennifer Garner is still "very happy" with her boyfriend John Miller and that her relationship with Ben is solely about their children and friendship. "They're just friends and it's all about their kids — that's it," the source emphasized.

Interestingly, Ben seems to be applying the same mature and friendly approach to his relationship with his other ex, Jennifer Lopez, in the midst of their divorce. Despite their split, sources report that Ben and J.Lo "have every intention of continuing to be in each other's lives despite not being romantically involved."

Their relationship, while primarily centered around their children, speaks volumes for their mutual respect and commitment to keeping things civil. In fact, it was reported that Ben even picked out a thoughtful Christmas present for Jennifer Lopez, highlighting the care and attention he still has for her.

Over the weekend, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez met at the exclusive Soho House in West Hollywood to exchange Christmas gifts in a private setting. While the details of what J.Lo gifted her estranged husband remain under wraps, Ben's gift for Jennifer has been revealed — and it was incredibly thoughtful.

According to Page Sixthe 52-year-old actor was chosen an autographed Marlon Brando book for Jenniferknowing how deeply he admires the legendary actor. The special gift was purchased at Mystery Pier Books, a renowned bookstore on Sunset Boulevard. Store owner Louis Jason said Ben had picked up "a few books" from the store before they were exchanged on Sunday.

“Ben gave Jennifer a book because he's a fan, plus her Super Bowl bodysuit inspired by Marlon Brando. The gifts were mostly for each other's children," an insider told the agency. "But they also exchanged a few little things for each other. It wasn't anything over the top, but more of a gesture to celebrate the holidays. Ben and Jennifer remain on friendly terms despite the ongoing divorce proceedings.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, often referred to as "Benifer," have had a relationship spanning more than two decades, marked by two engagements and two marriages. Their initial romance began in the early 2000s and led to an engagement in 2002, which was later called off in 2004.

After nearly two decades apart, the couple rekindled their relationship in 2021, culminating in a Las Vegas wedding on July 16, 2022. They celebrated in a larger ceremony with family and friends the following month in Georgia.

However, on August 20, 2024 Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing April 26, 2024 as the separation date. This application coincided with their second wedding anniversary. Lopez, who filed the divorce paperwork on her own without legal representation, also asked to return to her legal name of Jennifer Lynn Lopez.

While going through a divorce, both Lopez and Affleck continue to focus on their careers and personal lives, striving to move forward while maintaining mutual respect and commitment to their family.