Jennifer Garner advises against marrying ‘a man thinking you can change him’

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Jennifer Garner dished out marriage advice on the “Lipstick on the Rim” podcast. GC images

Two-time divorcée Jennifer Garner has some marriage advice to share.

When the actress was asked about her “favorite quote or mantra” in a recent episode of the “Lipstick on the Rim” podcast , she shared words of wisdom from her mom, Patricia Garner.

“Never expect a man — don’t marry a man thinking you can change him,” Jennifer, 52, told listeners on Nov. 12.

The words of wisdom came from her mom, Patricia Garner. GC Images

“Never expect a man — don’t marry a man thinking you can change him,” Jennifer said. Getty Images for Christian Dior

It is unclear whether the “Alias” alum’s subsequent joke that she needed “to work on that one” had to do with her past relationships or the way she stumbled over the quote.

Jennifer, who was previously married to Scott Foley from 2000 to 2004 and Ben Affleck from 2005 to 2018 , went on to share more “vintage Pat Garner” sayings.

However, she noted that “they all come from Mrs. Ingalls from ‘Little House on the Prairie’ or ‘Anne of Green Gables’ or all of the above.”

The actress joked about needing to “work on that one.” Getty Images

She did not elaborate on either of her two marriages. jennifer.garner/Instagram

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Two of the “13 Going on 30” star’s favorites include, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning,” as well as, “Happiness is your own responsibility.”

Jennifer, who has been dating John Miller on and off since 2018, did not speak about either of her marriages during the episode.

She previously blamed the demise of her and Foley’s romance on Hollywood, musing that they “would probably still be together” if not for their “fast-lane life.”

She was married to Scott Foley from 2000 to 2004. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

She blamed their breakup on Hollywood’s “fast-lane life.” … Read More