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Jennifer Lopez Explained The Reason She's Always Walking Behind Ben Affleck When They're Holding Hands, And I Never Thought About That Before

I never thought that would be a problem.

Whenever Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are pictured out together, they're almost always holding hands.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez walking down the street

But, if you notice, Jen always walks a step behind Ben, instead of walking by his side.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck holding hands

It's very much a thing:

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck walking

And it turns out, it's for a reason!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

During a recent appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, Jennifer explained that she almost has to do that in order to hold his hand since Ben's arms are so much longer than hers.

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"Ben is 6'3", 6'4", and I am tiny — I'm smaller. I'm, like, 5'6". But we make it work," she explained, mentioning how she and Ben are "very affectionate" as a couple.

Closeup of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

"He's taller, and his arm's up, and I walk, like, a step behind, just to compensate," Jennifer continued. "Which I'm fine with."

Closeup of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Ah, so that's why!