Jennifer Aniston 'never needed a man'

Jennifer Aniston has claimed that she doesn't need a man to make her happy.

The Switch star, who has had several high profile relationships, including a marriage to actor Brad Pitt, has said that she is happy being single because she is a naturally independent woman.

"I'm much better with big decisions than I am about where we go for dinner. I'm really self-sufficient and independent, sometimes to a fault, I would say. But I would rather be that than helpless," the 41-year-old told USA Today.

"It was also survival in a way, growing up. I never wanted to be the kind of woman who needed a man to fulfil me. They're wonderful. I've had wonderful males in my life, and I've had wonderful relationships in my life."

As for what she considers to be an ideal evening with a man, she added: "My perfect date would involve my new favourite TV show, Breaking Bad. You sit there and order in food. You want that person you have common like-mindedness with."

Aniston recently insisted that she would rather stay single than be in an unhappy relationship.

Switch is currently playing in US cinemas and arrives in the UK on September 1.