Jennifer Aniston: "I'm Not a Fan of Dating"
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For someone who's been romanced by leading men including John Mayer, Vince Vaughn, and ex-husband Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has some shocking news.
"I'm not a big fan of dating," the Switch star, 42, tells U.K.'s Red Magazine.
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And while Aniston says she would choose love over a stellar career, she's ultimately looking for "balance."
"You also have to have your own personal love," says the actress, whose films have grossed more than $1.7 billion worldwide. "What inspires you, what excites you when you wake up in the morning?"
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Though she may be "relaxed" about her single status, the actress is bullish on buddies.
"Where would you be without friends?" she asks. "The people to pick you up when you need lifting? We come from homes far from perfect, so you end up almost parent and sibling to your friends -- your own chosen family. There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing."
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So with a list of pals including Courteney Cox and Chelsea Handler, who's Aniston's bff?
"So many, I couldn't do that," she says. "I'll say me!"
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23She is not a fan of dating because no man can stay with her longer than one date.
To each his own. Family doesn't always make for happy. The person you spend your life with doesn't have your DNA and it works if it's the right one. Jen looks happy, and acts happy, so it works for her.
I get along much better with my best friends then I do some members of my family. My sister and I have been estranged for years, and are happier for it, we didn't bring happiness to each other. I have some of my friends form first grade and live on the same block with them now as adults. One is God parent for my daughter. I don't hate my family, but my confidants are my best friends.
As long as a person, in this instance Jen is happy..then whether they have kids or not is unimportant. Whether someone is in a relationship or not is unimportant, and the same goes for family. Some people do not have a good family, and are even abused by their families. No one should be force fed another human being, family or not. We love who we love, and care and do right by those we love, and DNA doesn't need to be included.
u would have soo much fun w/me babys....
At the end of the day, all that matters is whether Jen is happy. And if she doesn't like to date or want kids, who are we to judge? It is her life and she is living it the way she wants too. Why do we have to judge her or anyone else for that matter? And why are people still harping on the whole Brad, Angie and Jen thing? It is over and done with and everyone is happy and living their own lives. Move on, they certainly have, why don't You?
@ Alison Valery. I understand what Randy is saying, and I do agree with him to an extent. In my opinion, just because you share parts of the same DNA with someone doesnt make you family. I have relatives that I barely speak to. Family, to me, is comprised of the people who support you through everything, who would do anything for you and share common values and morals. It depends on the person and their views of what a true family is. I doubt any of us know the extent of the relationships that celebrities have with their parents and siblings, however, some, including what Aniston has revealed, are tumultuous. Insulting another person because of what they believe is ridiculous. Everyone will have their own opinions, you're entitled to your, as Randy is entitled to his, as I am entitled to mine. I think she's perfectly happy as she is. If she wanted a family, she could adopt, in vitro, with her wealth their limitless possibilities. I think people need to let her live her life as she wants to and stop the hate. It's uncalled for.
Randy Bellows: What a warped sense of self,and about people the hatred of your own blood? You don't know these people, hate? Celebrities put themselves out there to be critiqued and make money. Worhsip that's your thing, you hate Jolie about a marraige between people you don't know, and you profess to work with women, I doubt it,it is the other way around, you visit your mental health clinic and talk to the other patients like yourself.
It's amazing how Jolie worshipers always bring her into a Jen thread. Besides some of us who do not worship trash like Jolie, do not see her and her boy friend as happy, or even a couple. I work with women all the time in my career, and trust me, women love their friends like sisters, and some despise or dislike their biological sisters, Many, many people consider friends more endearing then family which you did not choose to have.
Why Jenifer Aniston Always take peek a boo photo-ops is beyond me, in almost all of her publicity shots she is trying to expose herself. We don't know movie stars personally only how they show up to us, I don't want to go back to Brad Pitt but, I think that JA don't stress family because Brad and Angie have a happy one and that is what she regrets not having a family with Brad Pitt,it is eating at her. Money don't make us happy, love and charity does.
Lilith Burns Says Jennifer Aniston's worth is 120 mil. Google it. Regardless, she is still richer than some of us.
what she meant about family isnt perfect coz she her parents got divorced when she was 9and she has problems with her mother after that book she wrote back then about jen,,but she s closer to her dad i think...some people feel comforted with their friends more that s life...i find her honest and real and that s rare quality in hollywood society...i luv her and i wish her the best....
Jen is doing just fine..she looks good, is totally free, a millionaire many times over, and very versatile. Talented and interesting. Forty two is only old to the too young to know group. Dating is great but, don't ever underestimate not being in a relationship, which is just fine, only those who aren't.. know.
Not everyone has great relationships with their families. I don't expect her to lie. It is what it is. With that said, I agree with Elsa, her movie choices are the same. She needs to take her time and step out of her box. I am not going to bash people in their 40's because well guess what I will be 40 one day. I work with people in their 50s who are more active & social than people in their 20's. If I were Jen who's worth close to 200ml, I wouldn't settle down at all. With that said, I would also date men who respect me and won't use me for their careers. She should date me outside of Hollywood.
@Elsa. I think Jenifer could switch up her movies choices. @ Elsa & Nicky. Not everyone has a good relationship with their families. It's sad,but that life. @KC. Man If you don't hate her. I'd hate to see the people you do hate.lol! I do agree she could make some better choices, but then again if I was worth close to 200mil I am not so certain I would want to settle down. With that said I feel for her because the rich n famous are not like us. People date them to get exposure for their careers.
Gee her career must really suck then huh? 1.7 BILLION for all her movies, wow that's horrible, the haters need to just realize she has an AMAZING career and she doesn't need a man to stand by her to get her through it all, I also think the whole friend thing is different than family, sometimes family members can't always be like friends, so its good to have a balance and have friends who are outside the family line, they will tell you what you really want to hear as family will sometimes sugar coat it.
her last movie was in the top 10 for a few weeks.... I would trade her career for mine any day and I bet most of the haters here would too...I bet some of you would even date the men she does. that is of they would ask you which I doubt ..
Jeniffer should be not bashing her family....and i do like her...but her career is nothing to brag about....she always acts the same part...Rachel....
I completely agree with Kc Winter. Plus I don't like that she often put down family ties versus friends. It's great to have friends but it's greater when your BFF are family members too. the two are not exclusive. I can't beleive that her family is so bad, that she never refers to them the way she refers her friends. I mean she has two half brothers, two nephews, a sister in law she used to be seen with in the 90's. They can't be all that bad that she has to belittle family ties so much everytime she has to tal about friends.
Her personal sucks because she dates losers like John Mayer. The men she has dated in the last six years are not men that are good catches. It sucks because all men that date (and there has been many) her, don't stay very long. They move on, have families. Plus I would hate being 40+ and go home to an empty house with my dogs. ps. I don't hate her. She is too boring and bland for any emotion. My breakfast of plain oatmeal was more interesting than her.