The actress began dating Hollywood agent Jim earlier this year, several months after her split from Jake Gyllenhaal. She is famously tight-lipped about her romantic life, but has now decided to speak out about Jim.
Before dating Jake, Reese was married to Ryan Phillippe, who she has two kids with. She has previously admitted getting divorced was one the hardest things she has ever gone through, and has now hinted she’s made a conscious effort to avoid dating men who are actors.
“I have a little perspective on this. I wouldn’t say it’s easier,” she said, when asked about the differences between dating a celebrity and someone who isn’t famous. “Every relationship has its own dynamic. And I don’t want to disparage any of the other relationships that I’ve had that were meaningful and wonderful. But what I’m finding out is that it’s very comfortable to be with somebody who understands my career, but doesn’t do what I do. He’s a great guy. He’s wonderful.”
Reese has now dealt with the feelings of failure her divorce brought up, and just feels happy to have another chance at love. She wants anyone else going through a painful marriage breakdown to know things do get better, and being apart is better than being with someone who makes you unhappy.
“I always say that it’s very important not to blame one person,” she told the January edition of Glamour magazine. “You have to own whatever part of it you’re responsible for. It takes a lot of soul-searching. It’s important to go through that, because hopefully you won’t repeat yourself.”
Reese is 34, and feels happier and more confident than ever. She has finally allowed herself to feel sexy, something which is totally unique for her. “I think as a woman, you get older, you feel more confident in your sexuality. You’re not as intimidated by it, not as embarrassed by it. Sexuality and femininity is an accumulation of age and wisdom and comfort in your own skin,” she said.