"That's a narrative that is not true, for the most part," Theroux said of the reports that Aniston wanted to live in LA while he wanted to say in NYC.
"Look, people create narratives that make themselves feel better or simplify things for them, " he continued, "That whole 'This person likes rock 'n' roll, that person likes jazz. Of course!' That's just not the case. It's an oversimplification."
Theroux also said that years after their breakup, he and the actress remain on friendly terms.
"We don't talk every day, but we call each other. We FaceTime. We text," he said.
When asked about how he navigates going from a romantic relationship to a platonic one, the "Maniac" star said: "Like it or not, we didn't have that dramatic split, and we love each other."
He continued: "I'm sincere when I say that I cherish our friendship. We can not be together and still bring each other joy and friendship. Also, she makes me laugh very, very hard. She's a hilarious person. It would be a loss if we weren't in contact, for me personally. And I'd like to think the same for her."