On the Ced with Intention podcast in mid-February, life coach Jim Curtis highlighted that efforts to reconcile after conflicts are a crucial factor for a lasting relationship, a principle he applies to his own love life. While Curtis did not name actress Jennifer Aniston during the interview, international news outlets suggest he was referring to his relationship with her.
According to Jim Curtis, he spends much time with his girlfriend, often at home with her. Sometimes, they disagree over minor issues. During such times, he says they might remain silent or express anger, occasionally leaving the house to reflect on the conflict or choosing meditation to find a way to reconcile. They might also apologize to their partner, reassess the situation, and correct mistakes.
"We try to ensure it happens less frequently or stops entirely. Because once we've reconciled, if the same issue repeats more than 5 times, no one will trust the repair process anymore", he added.
Curtis also believes that partners need to be emotionally open with each other and actively nurture their relationship. He stresses that individuals must work on themselves, as no one can change another person. He also mentioned that before a conflict escalates, they often discuss questions such as: "In this situation, do you need more time?", "Do you need 10 minutes alone to think, or do you want to talk now?", "Will you be okay if we go to sleep, or will you feel hurt if you have to sleep angry?"
Therefore, he considers it important in a romantic relationship to set ground rules and respect each other's communication styles. "Everyone gets so confused that if they don't consciously address issues, internal matters will surface haphazardly, and they won't know how to overcome them together", Curtis explained.
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Jim Curtis posted a photo celebrating Jennifer Aniston's 57th birthday on 11/2. Photo: Instagram/ Jim Curtis |
Jim Curtis, 6 years younger than Jennifer Aniston, is a life coach and self-help author. He has published books on mental health. According to People, the couple was first linked in 7/2025 when they traveled to Spain with actor Jason Bateman, his wife Amanda Anka, and artist Amy Schumer. Four months later, Aniston made their relationship public through a birthday post for her boyfriend.
A source indicated Jennifer Aniston is content with her current situation and excited to spend the new year with him. "She is happy and very comfortable right now. Jim Curtis is gentle and supportive. He makes her days brighter", the source added.
Born in 1969, Jennifer Aniston became a Hollywood A-lister after the success of the series Friends, later transitioning to film. She is known for romantic comedies such as The Break-up (2006), Marley & Me (2008), and Just Go With It (2011). In 2019, she returned to television after 15 years with The Morning Show series, winning a SAG award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series. She will next appear on screen in the television project I'm Glad My Mom Died, based on actress Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir. Besides acting, she launched a hair care brand, Lolavie.
Before Jim Curtis, Jennifer Aniston had two previous marriages. In 2000, she married Brad Pitt, divorcing after 5 years together. In 2015, she remarried actor Justin Theroux, but their marriage lasted only three years. Afterward, the artist rarely made her relationships public.
Phuong Thao (via People)
