Jennifer Aniston's imperfect romance

Mar 8, 2009, 12:00 GMT

She said: "I don\'t have a perfect relationship and I don\'t think it exists. We are just fooling ourselves if we think it does. Whoever said that every relationship has to last for ever? That\'s hoping for too much. I think every relationship is a world unto itself. © Solarpix / PR Photos

Jennifer Aniston claims there is no such thing as a perfect relationship.

The former 'Friends' actress, who is currently dating singer John Mayer, admits that while she is very romantic, she doesn't put pressure on any love to last and says it takes a lot of hard work.

She said: "I don't have a perfect relationship and I don't think it exists. We are just fooling ourselves if we think it does. Whoever said that every relationship has to last for ever? That's hoping for too much. I think every relationship is a world unto itself.

"The truth is, I'm very romantic. It's a shame that people stop being romantic out of laziness. And communication is vital. People often expect their partner to read their minds and when that doesn't happen, they get upset, then the other person gets even more upset, and it is all because they didn't talk it over at the beginning."

The 40-year-old beauty - who was famously married to Brad Pitt - also believes her dogs will always be the greatest loves of her life.

Jennifer - who is currently starring in 'Marley and Me', a film about a couple who adopt a troublesome pooch - told Britain's You magazine: "There is no relationship or connection with parents, friends, partners or lovers that's ever like the one you have with a dog. It is so nice to open your door and have someone immediately run to you and kiss you and jump on you. They get so excited. It's all about food and love."