Jennifer Aniston has reportedly insisted that she would rather stay single than be in an unhappy relationship.

The 41-year-old said that people don't need to fear being on their own and should wait to find a suitable companion.

She told Zimbio: "I think it's about really finding that person that means something and not settling. There are a lot of single people who are as happy as a lark.

"There are a lot of married people not as thrilled as they would like to be."

Aniston was recently accused by Bill O'Reilly of promoting single mothers.