This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year.

Whatever else is printed about us that is not directly from us, is someone elses fictional narrative.

Above all, we are determined to maintain the deep respect and love that we have for one another.

However, a source recently toldPEOPLEthat this was actually beneficial to their careers.

Justin often spends a few days in NYC by himself, the source previously told PEOPLE.

When he is in NYC, Jen will catch up with friends and enjoys her own life.

When Justin is in L.A., its very special for them.

They socialize together with friends.

They often go out to dinner or have people over.

The couple met in Hawaii in 2008 on the set ofTropic Thunder,but didnt begin dating until 2011.

They married in a surprise ceremony on August 5, 2015.

She had dated Pitt since 1998.

After her split from Pitt, she dated Vince Vaughn and John Mayer before meeting Theroux.