The beloved Friends star, aged 53, renowned for her past marriages to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005 and later to Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2017, bared her thoughts on love and commitment during a recent interview with Allure magazine.
While Aniston maintains an open-minded stance, admitting she would "never say never" to the notion of a third marriage, she also confesses to a waning interest in the institution itself.
Nevertheless, this sentiment doesn't translate to a lack of desire for companionship. Aniston expressed her yearning for a supportive relationship, emphasizing the comfort of having someone to lean on during challenging times.
"The prospect of a relationship is appealing. Who can predict the future? There are moments when I crave support. It would be comforting to return home and find solace in someone's embrace after a tough day," she revealed.
Reflecting on her past marital experiences, Aniston addressed the misconceptions surrounding their dissolution, denouncing the falsehoods propagated by media narratives. Dismissing claims of selfishness and career-centric priorities as "absolute lies," she dispelled rumors that her ex-partners departed due to her reluctance towards motherhood.
"My focus was on my career. It's absurd how society dictates success for women, equating it solely with motherhood. The fabricated reasons for my marriage failures are baseless. I'm at a point where transparency is paramount," she asserted.
While uncertain about her future marital status, Aniston previously signaled her readiness to embrace companionship, expressing a newfound willingness to explore romantic possibilities after a prolonged hiatus from the dating scene.
"I believe the time is ripe," she disclosed during an interview on the Lunch with Bruce podcast in 2021. "I feel prepared to share my life with another individual. For a considerable period, I relished my independence. Having been part of a couple since my youth, there's a certain allure to solitude."
Describing her ideal partner, Aniston highlighted qualities of generosity, humor, kindness, and confidence, eschewing arrogance in favor of genuine rapport and goodwill.
"The fluidity of conversation during initial encounters serves as a litmus test. Confidence, sans conceit, is crucial. And a healthy dose of humor is indispensable," she remarked. "Generosity and kindness towards others are non-negotiable. It's the simple things that matter."
