Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis’s age gap and growing relation amid their dinner date spotting in NYC

Jennifer Aniston is formally introducing her new romance to the United States. The actress was observed relishing a comfortable dinner in New York City on Monday, August 4, with her new partner, hypnotherapist and life coach Jim Curtis, as reported by People. The pair joined Aniston’s long-standing friends Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka for a three-hour meal in the West Village.

At 56, Jennifer is very happy with Jim Curtis and has been seen vacationing with him. However, a "Friends" castmate has advised her to take things slowly to avoid potential heartbreak if the relationship doesn't last.

“Courteney has seen Jen get hurt over and over, and she doesn't want to see the past repeating itself. She's urging her friend to be careful," an insider said, according to Radar Online.

Curtis has discussed his challenging family relationships and his tendency to lose interest in relationships. "Courteney and others are telling her to pump the brakes and really get to know this guy before she hands over her heart," the source stated, before adding, “But they're already joined at the hip, which is typical of Jen. She tends to go all in very fast and is very trusting.”

For their NYC dinner, Jennifer Aniston wore a white sundress, while Jim Curtis sported white jeans and a blue shirt, using a cane. Jason Bateman wore a button-down shirt and black pants. Afterward, Aniston and Curtis went back to their hotel. Photos from the Daily Mail show Aniston and Curtis together, with Aniston's hand on Curtis’ thigh while they talked. In another photo, Curtis is seen touching Aniston’s neck and hair as they looked at her phone.

Following their first public appearance in Mallorca during the Fourth of July weekend, where they were seen hugging on a yacht, the couple had a dinner date in NYC.

Sources told People that Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis, who met through mutual friends, have been dating for a few months. Aniston was familiar with Curtis' work beforehand, having read his self-help book and followed his social media for almost two years.

This is Jennifer Aniston's first public relationship since her 2018 split from Justin Theroux. She was previously married to Brad Pitt (2000-2005) and Theroux (2015-2018). In 2022, she discussed her IVF journey and said, "I have zero regrets."

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis’s age gap

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis have a seven-year age gap. Aniston, born in 1969, is 56, years old. Curtis, born in 1976, is currently 49. The age difference hasn’t been a concern, and sources say the two are enjoying their time together.

According to PEOPLE, a source confirmed, “They’ve been seeing each other for a few months now. They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends.” The source added, “Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. She’s really into self-help and wellness.”

Jim Curtis, a hypnotherapist, life coach, and author, has openly discussed his past health struggles, including a nerve condition and IBS. His experiences led him to mindfulness and hypnotherapy, and he now helps people "break free from past patterns."

“Jim is very different from anyone she’s dated before,” the source told PEOPLE. “She’s been happy on her own, but she’s also open to sharing her life with someone, as long as it feels right.”

Jennifer Aniston's most recent public relationship was with Justin Theroux, whom she married in 2015 and separated from in 2018, maintaining a friendly relationship. Prior to that, she was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005. An insider noted, "Jen’s in a very good place right now, grounded, fulfilled and very happy."

Since her split from Justin Theroux in 2018, Aniston has remained single. Before that, she was married to Brad Pitt and then Theroux. In 2022, she openly discussed her IVF experience, stating she had "zero regrets" about not having children.