Reason Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's last-ditch attempt to save marriage 'may not be enough'

and are giving their marriage one last shot, , but one expert doesn't think it will be enough. A source has claimed the pair have been in a last ditch attempt to save their relationship. They've been spending a lot of time apart recently as rumors continue to swirl that .

The source explained the idea came about as it's However, relationship expert Louella Alderson has issued a warning about the move. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror US, she explained: "Love letters may have initially brought them together, but a lot has happened since then and both Jennifer and Ben have changed as people. While this idea is romantic, it may not be enough to fix the core underlying issues that led to the downfall of their relationship in the first place.

" Louella then suggested other ways Ben and J-Lo could work on fixing their marriage issues. "It's important for them to also engage in open and honest communication and address any deep-seated issues and unresolved conflicts before they can truly move forward as a couple," she said. The expert continued: "This could be through couples therapy or potentially through sitting down and having regular heartfelt conversations with each other.

They need to discuss their wants, needs, and expectations for their relationship in the future to see if they are truly aligned." A source explained that Ben and Jennifer have been taking some time apart "so they can really figure out what it is that they want." Speaking to the , they added: "They were ready.