Whatever will we do if one day Jennifer Aniston finally gets it right and we can't bemoan the love life of "Poor Jen" any longer? That day may have finally arrived; it's time to find a new sad-relationship-sack, America.
Jen's latest beau, actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux, who reportedly met her friends a week ago, might actually be the perfect man to be the next Mr. Aniston. Here's why:
1. He's age appropriate. At 39 to Jen's 42, this isn't another May-December fling.
2. He's just the right amount of famous. Justin isn't more renowned than Jen, which could be a self-esteem blow, but he does have a certain amount of fame cache, so he gets Jen's world. "I like that he's a successful guy who is comfortable behind the scenes," says relationship and dating coach Tracey Steinberg. "Jen gets a lot of media attention and I'd hate for her to be with a man who tried to compete with her for the spotlight. It sounds to me like a good match and hope it works out for them."
3. He's smart and funny. Remember John Mayer, Jen's crooner ex who thought he was both smart and funny, but most of the time was just a jackass? Theroux is the opposite. He co-wrote the hilarious 'Tropic Thunder' and handled the screenplay for 'Iron Man 2,' and he has a degree in visual arts and drama from Bennington College. "Not only does he have a strong educational background, he has a resume that trumps most actors in Hollywood. Justin has been on TV sitcoms, starred on Broadway, directed films, and he writes his screenplays!" says HollywoodLife.com senior writer Chloe Melas. "Jen needs someone who understands the industry and has a strong career of his own, which is very attractive to an accomplished woman."
4. He has friends. Jen is a social creature so a moody loner just wouldn't do. Justin runs with a crew that includes Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.; all age-appropriate, famous enough friends for Jen.
5. He just doesn't seem like a douche. This one might be the hardest to quantify, but it might also be the most important. Jen has a history of dating douchey men. Since her breakup with Brad Pitt she has gone through John Mayer (the king of douchey behavior), Vince Vaughn (during his perpetually single years) and Bradley Cooper (who doesn't want to be a douche but he's just soooo good looking). More importantly than anything else, Justin seems like a good, normal, nice guy. That's really all America wants for its sweetheart.
