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A source tells PEOPLE that Jennifer Aniston is “incredibly happy” in her relationship with Jim Curtis
The pair is nearing their one-year anniversary after starting out as friends
PEOPLE first confirmed Aniston and Curtis were dating in July 2025
Jennifer Aniston is approaching a milestone anniversary with her boyfriend.
Nearly a year after the Friends alum, 56, began dating boyfriend Jim Curtis, a source tells PEOPLE that the pair is a perfect match.
“Jim’s very laid-back, but also focused and driven,” the insider says. “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. He’s very steady and grounded. He’s not a stressed out, high intensity guy and that balance works well for her. There’s no drama, no emotional games, or whiplash. In many ways, it’s the most mature relationship she’s ever been in.”
Jennifer Aniston (left); Jim Curtis
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According to the source, Aniston and Curtis “started out as friends,” which was “different” for the actress.
“She took her time getting to know him,” the source continues. “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. But life is short and her friends encouraged her to date him.”
The insider adds: “She feels so grateful to share her life with him. She’s enjoying every moment. And at this stage, that’s enough for her. 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.”
The Morning Show star and the hypnotherapist first sparked romance rumors in July 2025, and PEOPLE confirmed they were dating shortly after. In November, they went Instagram official, with Aniston posting a photo of herself with her arms wrapped around Curtis and the caption, “Happy birthday my love Cherished ❤️”
While they have kept things relatively private, Curtis recently opened up about the relationship during an appearance on the Today show on Monday, Jan. 26.
“We were just introduced by friends. That’s it. We found out that we had mutual friends and we started to just chat,” Curtis said when anchor Craig Melvin asked how he and Aniston met.
Curtis went on to explain that their talks didn’t immediately lead to a relationship: “It took a long time, we chatted for a long time and we became close,” he noted.
He was vague about the specific timeline of the relationship, but revealed that they have been together for “a long time, months now, almost close to a year.”
Melvin then joked, “I’m not gonna put you on the spot anymore because you’re kind of blushing right now,” to which the wellness expert, who was on the show promoting his new book The Book of Possibility, admitted, “Okay, yeah I sure am.”
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Earlier this month, a source shared details on the couple’s romance with PEOPLE, saying that Aniston “had a great end to the year and feels really good about where things are with Jim.”
“She’s excited about this new year and what’s ahead, especially with Jim by her side now,” the source added. “Jen’s always been fine on her own and comfortable being single, but her relationship with Jim is just different.”
“She’s very happy and comfortable,” the insider said at the time. “He’s just so sweet and supportive of her. He makes her everyday life better.”
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