Jennifer Aniston's strategic move to see where Jim Curtis stands

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly taking a calm intentional move to blend her past and present relationship.

According to Insiders cited by Radar Online the 56-year-old alum is planning a dinner where her beau Curtis will meet ex husband Brad Pitt.

A source close to the pair claimed, "Jen isn't interested in separating parts of her world or acting as if Brad no longer matters.”

They went on to explain, “What she really wants to see is how Jim carries himself when he's face-to-face with Brad, with all their shared past and Brad's star power hanging in the air."

Insider further added that If Jim could handle the situation without flinching, then his partner Jennifer counts it as a powerful evidence assuring her how much faith he has in her and their relationship.

For the unversed, Jennifer and Brad got divorced in 2005 and he is currently dating Ines de Ramon.

As per the sources, "Jim accepts that Brad will always be woven into Jen's past."

They added, "He's approaching the dinner with interest rather than insecurity, aware that it's not about being evaluated by Brad, but about showing he can exist easily within Jen's life as it is."

Moreover, the source detailed Jennifer's planning as she will pay close attention to how Jim reaction to their night out with Brad and Ines.

As this would show him being grounded and composed or not with that level of spotlight and pressure.

They also noted that Pitt is "glad" to see Aniston happy, adding, "He's hoping the meeting feels easy and natural rather than tense, and he has confidence in Jen's judgment on this one."

In contrast, Pitt's girlfriend De Ramon is also reportedly "not feeling insecure" about situation. "She's keen to meet Jen in person and have a real conversation, instead of forming impressions from headlines or hearsay."

For Aniston if Jim Curtis "can deal with Brad's celebrity without becoming intimidated or overcompensating," she will feel secure in the relationship.