Jennifer Lopez’s recent visit to Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, highlights the growing trend of amicable relationships between exes, particularly for the sake of their children. This trend, exemplified by Vice President Kamala Harris’ positive relationship with her husband’s ex, shows a shift towards prioritizing the well-being of children over past romantic entanglements.
Ellie Liptrot, a 20-year-old TikToker, is a stepmother to her partner Mark’s 15-year-old daughter, Izzy, and 12-year-old son, Marcus. Despite the significant age gap between her and her partner, who is 44, the family seems to have a close and loving relationship. Ellie and Mark met in 2021 and moved in together shortly after. Mark’s children joined them in June of that year and have been living with them full-time ever since. Ellie, Izzy, and Marcus share a strong bond, and Ellie has stated that they have the “best relationship ever.” While some family members have expressed concerns about the age difference, Ellie and Mark’s friends have been supportive.
A father’s refusal to take a family photo without his eldest child, despite his wife’s suggestion, has sparked controversy. The wife, who has two children with him but not the eldest, wanted to exclude the stepchild from a particular photo, prompting the husband to question her motive and seek advice from Reddit users.
