Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are already discussing âsettling downâ, according to a new report. The former couple recently rekindled their romance after they first dated in 2002 â where they got engaged after two months of dating, and split 18 months later â and sources have now said the pair are so close that friends wouldnât be surprised if another âquickie engagementâ was on the cards. An insider said: âJenâs cloud nine â she and Ben are well and truly back on. Despite all those years apart, their feelings have come rushing back. It all feels so natural. âAfter the heartache she's been through over the last few months, Jen's admitted Ben has really helped her heal and his doting on her, which has given her faith in a happily ever after.