United Kingdom, Nov. 1 -- Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis has shared his perspective on how to find love later in life.

The 56-year-old Friends' actress' author and hypnotherapist partner, 49, issued the advice in a clip he posted from an Instagram Q and A session in which he was asked: "How to find love at 42?"

Jim replied: "That's a great question - same as you do at 22 and 32 but with more confidence, more experience and more authenticity. You're not old. First love yourself and recognize that you are the perfect age."

He added: "And that life is not over at 42. When you are 62 and 72, you will look back at 42 and wish that you were that age. So start now. Go out, open yourself to love.

"Make eye contact and smile. Connect ...