Kristen Stewart is being "patient" with Robert Pattinson.

The 22-year-old starlet and the British actor are taking an amicable break away from their relationship while he films his new western movie The Rover in Australia, and although the actress is unhappy about their separation, she is reportedly willing to wait for him no matter how long it takes.

"Kristen is really missing Rob. Regardless of their romantic relationship, they are still really good friends. That is something that won't change. Kristen is not ready to say goodbye to this relationship and will do whatever it takes to make it work. She is just being patient and spending a lot of time with her mom. Her mom has been very supportive and just keeps encouraging her to be true to herself and to keep things simple," a source said.

According to E! News, the Twilight Saga star was thrilled when her 26-year-old on/off boyfriend of four years got in touch with her recently and they are now in contact on a regular basis. "She is counting down the minutes until he is home. He loves her, but he wants to work, too - which is understandable," the insider added.