Jennifer Aniston took a cautious and thoughtful approach before letting her friendship with Jim Curtis turn romantic, according to a new insider account. Nearly a year into their relationship, a source shared that the pair’s dynamic feels healthy and “grounded” for the 56-year-old actor.
Jennifer Aniston ‘appreciated Jim Curtis as a friend and wanted to keep him around,’ per source
Speaking about Jennifer Aniston‘s reluctance to date wellness coach Jim Curtis, a source exclusively told PEOPLE that their relationship has a strong footing currently. “Jim’s very laid-back, but also focused and driven,” the insider explained. “He just does things in a very calm way. He brings good energy and this is something Jen loves. Jen can be very Type A and takes on a lot.”
According to the source, Curtis’ steady nature sets him apart from Aniston’s past relationships. “He’s not a stressed out, high intensity guy and that balance works well for her,” the insider said. “There’s no drama, no emotional games, or whiplash. In many ways, it’s the most mature relationship she’s ever been in.”
That balance appears to be exactly what “The Morning Show” star needed at this stage of her life. The relationship didn’t begin with sparks flying. Instead, Aniston and Curtis started as friends, which initially made her hesitant to cross the line. “She took her time getting to know him,” the source shared. “She already knew she liked so many things about him before it turned romantic. She was actually a bit hesitant, because she really appreciated him as a friend and wanted to keep him around.”
Ultimately, encouragement from those closest to her helped shift her perspective: “Her friends encouraged her to date him.” Now, Aniston reportedly feels deeply content without feeling pressured to plan far ahead. “She feels so grateful to share her life with him,” the source added. “She’s happy with where things are. She isn’t really making big plans for the future. She’s not chasing anything. She’s just incredibly happy, comfortable and proud to be dating him. And they’re truly adorable together.”
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
