London, Feb 28 : Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are firmly back together and planning to take their relationship to the next level - by starting a family.

Owen tried to kill himself after they split in 2007, but has now put the past behind him and is ready to settle down, reports The Sun.

A pal of the Wedding Crashers actor said: "Kate and Owen initially got back together three months ago after realising they couldn''''t live without each other. Now they are ready to become parents.

"Kate has been desperate for a brother or sister for Ryder - her first child with ex-husband Chris Robinson - for some time.

"It was a stumbling block previously with Owen. He''''s always had a difficult time committing, but this time it''''s different.

"Kate was with him throughout his recovery and that made Owen realise how much he loves her.

"They''''ve discussed the idea of becoming parents at length and Kate has seen a change in Owen.

"He is now is truly committed and is showing a new-found maturity.

"He loves the idea of being a dad and has told Kate that he''''s ready when she is, but the sooner, the better!"

The source added: "Kate is over the moon and really wants to start a family with Owen now she feels that he has finally grown up.

"The fact that he is ready to make that commitment to her has given her faith in the relationship.

"Kate''''s family are all really behind the relationship as well after seeing how Owen has turned it around.

"Everyone is now confident the relationship will work out long-term and they will be together forever." (ANI)