The year was 1997, and the “it” couple wasBen AffleckandGwyneth Paltrow.

The picture-perfect twosome would date until 2000, according toPeople.

The reason they split?

close up of Gwyneth Paltrow

As the Oscar-winning actress said, “I just think we have a very different sort of value system.

Ben makes life tough for himself.

He’s got a lot of complication, and you know, he really is a great guy.

Ben Affleck whispers in Jennifer Lopez’s ear at Venice Film Festival

So I hope he sorts himself out” (viaInStyle).

No hard feelings, though.

Because of course both parties have moved on in the two-plus decades since they were an item.

Paltrow is married to Brad Falchuk, whileAffleck is going strong with Jennifer Lopez(viaET OnlineandHello!).

I love them both.

I hope it’s true.

That would be awesome."