Scarlett Johansson enjoying married life

Scarlett Johansson says married life is "a very beautiful time" for her.

The 24-year-old beauty – who wed 32-year-old actor Ryan Reynolds in September – admits she loves the change in the pair's relationship.

She said: "This is a very beautiful time for me. Getting married is a huge moment in anyone's life, and the few months leading up to it were a little crazy.

"But Ryan and I are in love, and we're enjoying evolving our relationship together. I feel that my life and my work are heading in the right direction."

Scarlett – who can next be seen in upcoming comedy 'He's Just Not That Into You' – also said before meeting Ryan, she had never dated anybody who had been willing to commit.

The actress - who has previously dated Jared Leto and Josh Hartnett - added to Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: "I was in situations before where a guy hasn't been into me. It's either they don't want to commit or put in the effort, or they're too involved in their own thing.

"You don't always meet the right person at the right time, and I think it's important for people to figure out their own lives before involving someone else - to gauge where you are and work on your own issues."

Scarlett is desperate for her and Ryan's union to last the distance and is confident with hard work they can be happy together forever.

She explained: "The most romantic love is seeing people who've been together, or who've known each other, for a long time - like two best friends, or a husband and wife who've been together for 50 years, and are still so excited to see that person come home.

"It might be rare but that's the most romantic kind of love."