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

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

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.” WireImage

As for her time with Affleck, Jennifer admitted to Vanity Fair in 2016 that her “Daredevil” co-star is a “complicated guy.”

She explained, “I always say, ‘When his sun shines on you, you feel it.’ But when the sun is shining elsewhere, it’s cold. He can cast quite a shadow.”

Although Jennifer did not elaborate on their decade together on “Lipstick on the Rim,” she did briefly mention her and Affleck’s kids.

Jennifer wed Ben Affleck in 2005, with the duo separating 10 years later. Getty Images The exes, who share their kids, finalized their divorce in 2018. Getty Images

She agreed when co-hosts Molly Sims and Emese Gormley praised Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, for being “resilient” and “amazing” children.

Two weeks after the episode dropped, the “Last Thing He Told Me” star and Affleck, also 52, were photographed spending Thanksgiving together.

The family of five spent the holiday serving meals with Midnight Mission to homeless people in Los Angeles.

The duo often reunite while co-parenting. GC Images Most recently, they spent Thanksgiving together Thursday. themidnightmission/Instagram

The Oscar winner is currently navigating his second divorce after splitting from estranged wife Jennifer Lopez earlier this year.

The couple were initially engaged from 2002 to 2004 before reconnecting in 2021 and tying the knot twice.

Lopez was all smiles in a glimpse via Instagram of her own Thanksgiving celebration sans Affleck, calling herself “so incredibly grateful” in the caption.