Jennifer Aniston ‘Knows She's Found a Keeper' and Has ‘Completely Integrated' Jim Curtis Into Her Life (Exclusive)
'Jen doesn't care what anyone thinks, she adores Jim and wants to be with him as much as possible,' the insider reveals.
While the couple initially wanted to keep their low-key relationship out of the public eye, the spotlight has since been turned on Curtis after they were photographed on various outings together.
As Star previously reported, the Friends alum, 56, and the wellness coach were spotted on a lavish vacation to Mallorca earlier this month, alongside her pals Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka. They were also seen dining at a restaurant in Big Sur, California, back in June.
'She has completely integrated him into her life,' the insider tells Star. 'He's coming on all her holidays.'
However, the insider says that Aniston still wants to 'protect him' from all the attention that comes from dating a Hollywood celebrity, because she's 'well aware of how daunting it can be.' Fortunately for them, one of the Morning Show actress' properties in the L.A.-area is 'very secure and private' which makes it 'easier' for them to fly 'under the radar' when they want to spend time one-on-one.
'It's essentially a little love nest, not that Jim won't be spending plenty of time at her huge place in Bel Air,' adds the insider.
As far as making a potential move-in official, Aniston isn't ready to 'go quite that far yet,' but it's 'very much on the horizon,' according to the insider.
'She says she knows she's found a keeper and he feels the same way. They just click so well,' continues the insider. 'It's not just a physical thing, although she says he more than checks those boxes too, but what really draws her to him is their soul connection.'
Prior to her relationship with Curtis, Aniston was married twice – once to Brad Pitt, 61, from 2000 to 2005, and then to Justin Theroux, 53, from 2015 to 2018. She had reportedly been single for several years as she had not publicly confirmed a serious romance since her second marriage.
According to a source, Aniston and Curtis were introduced by a friend and have been 'seeing each other for a few months now,' People reported on July 13.
Although the Just Go With It star had been 'happy on her own,' the source noted she was 'open to sharing her life with someone.'
'Jen's in a very good place right now,' added the source. 'Grounded, fulfilled and very happy.'
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