Jennifer Aniston talks about her past marriages to Justin Theroux and Brad Pitt, saying they were both "very successful." The actress opens up about her personal life in the January 2019 issue of Elle where she said that although her relationships didn't last, knowing when to end a relationship has its value.
The 49-year-old actress said her marriages have been very successful. When they decided to end it, that means they chose to be happy, because sometimes, happiness cannot be found in that arrangement anymore. Aniston said staying in a marriage because of fear of being alone could make you feel you're doing your one life a disservice, and she wouldn't choose to stay in a situation out of fear.
By focusing on her family or marital status, Aniston said it's like diminishing everything she had succeeded, which is a shallow thing that people look through. She said ending a marriage doesn't make you a failure, despite efforts of fixing it until there's no option. The actress noted that it's very narrow-minded thinking a failing marriage can still be reworked and retooled.
Her marriage with Theroux ended in February after two and a half years of being husband and wife, and seven years as a couple, and from 2000 to 2005, the actress was married to Pitt, according to People magazine.
Aniston also shared she never actually prioritized marriage. As a kid, she never dreamed about a wedding because it was never her fantasy. The actress revealed that her priorities were always about finding a home that could make her feel safe.
Meanwhile, when she was asked about having children in the future, the actress said she always felt quite honestly, kind of frightening. Aniston added some people were built to be wives and babies, but she's not sure how would that comes naturally to her. But, she's also open to the possibility in that aspect of her life. She said no one knows what the future holds regarding a partnership and a child; it is still possible to do things through science and miracle.
Aniston also agreed that the idea of being married and having children is a very romantic idea, explaining it's not the ending that awaits everybody's journey. She compared the idea into a storybook and also said it works for some people. Still, even if it's enviable, the actress believed everyone has a different path.
When asked what makes her happy, Aniston said her great job, family, and friends bring her happiness, so she has no reason to feel otherwise.
