Hollywood Life: J Lo & A-Rod Are Back Together for the Sake of Their Children

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is currently in the Dominican Republic filming a movie and is back together with Alex Rodriguez as they continue to work on their relationship for their children's sake.

Earlier this month, rumors that engaged couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez had broken up surfaced, but it seems they are now working to repair their relationship.

A source close to Lopez told HollywoodLife that her and Rodriguez's kids are a big reason for them deciding to work on their relationship. The source revealed: "Jennifer hasn't told her kids of any decisions in regards to Alex right now."

Lopez shares 13-year-old twins Maximillian "Max" David and Emme Maribel with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, while Rodriguez shares daughters Ella, 12, and Natasha, 16, with his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.

According to the source, Lopez was devastated to see the news of her and Rodriguez's split, break the way it did because she did not want her kids to know anything was wrong.

After the news broke out, reports stated that the couple's children were blindsided and devastated. The source further said Rodriguez and Lopez feel like they have a family right now and may stay together for a little bit for their kids' sake.

It is for this reason they are together now. Lopez and Rodriguez are in the Dominican Republic with their kids. The "Let's Get Loud" singer is filming her new movie, "Shotgun Wedding" in the Caribbean country.

She and Rodriguez remain engaged but are far from planning a wedding.

Sources have also revealed to People that the couple's reunion in the Dominican Republic is going great but that they are taking things slowly and still have so much to figure out before their relationship is great again.

One source said Rodriguez and Lopez seem much happier and that although the latter is filming at the moment, she is also spending time with the former.

The source further explained that Lopez was prepared to give up on her relationship with Rodriguez but is happy they are still together. According to the source, the singer is struggling with trust issues.

Lopez and Rodriguez remain engaged but are far from planning a wedding thanks to the new development in their relationship. A second source emphasized that they are working through some things.

These revelations are coming days after Lopez and Rodriguez announced that they are staying together after the news of their split made headlines. In a joint statement, the couple said they are working through some things.