Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS): Actor Robert Pattinson reportedly chose to continue his relationship with Kristen Stewart because of their deep connection.

The "Twilight" co-stars were rumoured to have split in July following the publication of images showing Stewart in an embrace with "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders.

However, it has been reported that the couple has reconciled in recent weeks, after Stewart, 22, promised she did not sleep with Sanders during the affair.

A source told US Weekly that Pattinson took Stewart back because of the strong bond between them.

"Robert weighed his options. He would not even know where to start if he and Kristen were to break up for good," digitalspy.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Another source added: "They have a very deep connection. He started thinking nobody else would understand his life. His rational voice told him not to toss a three-year relationship for one infidelity."

Last week, it was reported that Pattinson, 26, was considering marrying Stewart.