Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline have been going on dates as part of 'couple's counseling', according to a new report.

It's claimed that the pair – who divorced in 2007 after three years together – are trying to rescue their relationship for the sake of their young sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

"Part of their therapy involves going on formal dates and Britney is so excited,” a source tells the National Enquirer.

"She's never stopped loving Kevin or hoping they'd get back together.

"Kevin still loves Britney too and if all goes well after six months of counseling they'll move back in together with the boys."

According to the tabloid, it was Britney's dad Jamie who instigated the unlikely reunion.

The insider adds, "Britney's dad first talked to Kevin about reconciling with her last spring.

"He was really non-commital at the time because he and Britney were still at odds over custody.

"But Kevin's always believed it would be best for the boys to be raised by both parents, and he and Jamie spent weeks looking for a counselor who suited both his and Britney's personalities and could come to their homes."

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