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Rihanna More Concerned Over Chris Brown Than Herself: Is She Too Forgiving of Him?

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For someone who was assaulted, Rihanna certainly feels sorry for her ex-boyfriend. The R & B star tells Oprah in an interview scheduled to air Sunday that she was more concerned about Chris Brown than herself after he attacked her in 2009, leaving her cut and bruised.

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"It became a circus and I felt protective. I felt like the only person they hate right now is him," she says. “It was a weird, confusing space to be in because as angry as I was, as angry and hurt and betrayed, I just felt like he made that mistake because he needed help. And who's going to help him? Nobody’s gonna say he needs help. Everybody’s gonna say he’s a monster without looking at the source. I was more concerned about him," adding that she lost her "best friend." Brown, now 23, pleaded guilty to a felony after assaulting his now 24-year-old ex. Do you think Rihanna is too forgiving of Brown?
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  • Flamingolady 2012/08/17 16:58:00
    Yes
    Flamingolady
    +6
    Forgiving is not the proper word. I think she is too naive about him, and hasn't faced the facts of his violent nature.

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  • patrick.bonacoscia 2012/12/15 16:35:12
    Yes
    patrick.bonacoscia
    She is too forgiving clearly. Next time something happens she might not come out alive.
  • Dallas Newton 2012/08/22 14:28:53
    No
    Dallas Newton
    Rihanna knows a lot more about the man than the public does. She is in a better position to put his behavior into perspective. She became frightened of the mob mentality that was unleashed on him from the holier than thou, hypocritical, judgmental society; The same society that is generally quiet on the abuse of women.
  • donna.robinson.102 2012/08/22 08:54:47
    No
    donna.robinson.102
    I do not condone physical or mental abuse of any kind, however the public is so wrapped up in the Rihanna version that they did'nt hear what she admitted to in another interview, she said she started in on him, she would not stop, she stated she kept at him even when he started to lose it she kept going and going at him. Now i don't feel he should have lost it by beating on her, when she kept going he should have put her out of the car because he saw she wasn't going to stop like he asked repeatedly, advising her to call someone to come and get her, and waited until her ride arrived so she was safe., or she knew what she was about, she should never have went with him, abuse is not something that is displayed in one shot, there are warning signs before the abuser blows up, and truthfully its easier to walk away.What Rihanna did was nothing short of mental abuse, two wrongs does not a right make, however she was in charge of her own safety, it isn't sorrow that she feels but guilt over the fact that she was the one that escalated this incident, and now as a result the effect has snow balled in a completely diffrent direction than she thought it would, 3 years ago this happened, Chris Brown sought the help needed, he's still honoring his court demands, has not had an incident sin...
    I do not condone physical or mental abuse of any kind, however the public is so wrapped up in the Rihanna version that they did'nt hear what she admitted to in another interview, she said she started in on him, she would not stop, she stated she kept at him even when he started to lose it she kept going and going at him. Now i don't feel he should have lost it by beating on her, when she kept going he should have put her out of the car because he saw she wasn't going to stop like he asked repeatedly, advising her to call someone to come and get her, and waited until her ride arrived so she was safe., or she knew what she was about, she should never have went with him, abuse is not something that is displayed in one shot, there are warning signs before the abuser blows up, and truthfully its easier to walk away.What Rihanna did was nothing short of mental abuse, two wrongs does not a right make, however she was in charge of her own safety, it isn't sorrow that she feels but guilt over the fact that she was the one that escalated this incident, and now as a result the effect has snow balled in a completely diffrent direction than she thought it would, 3 years ago this happened, Chris Brown sought the help needed, he's still honoring his court demands, has not had an incident since and people having nothing to do with this are still riding him, that in itsself is mental abuse, this young man has apologized, he did nothing to no one else so he owes no one else anything, I read an article where as the writer was stating he should be grateful that we the public etc.. that young man dosen't owe the public a darn thing, his mistake was not to the public, and the public has taken this too far, one website, places comments that don't ask for his head on a silver platter in a shade of grey so light you can't really see what the author has written, another demands for him to no longer perform, well why not? there are many much older men and women out there who have abused thier spouses and male or female lovers for years while everyone stood by and said oh my thats a shame while giving them a standing ovation to thier latest acheivement, while ignoring thier other side, and its still continuing today., Enough, everyone has the right to be rehabilatated, with people constantly telling him he dosen't have that right, i don't see how he's dealing with it i'm supposing that he still maintains his psycologist which helps him through the pressures., and as far as the Drake fight goes, Chris Brown was sitting at the table with his girlfriend minding his business, so Rihanna can get unhappy thinking Chris Brown's camp was fighting on his behalf for her, it was a PA move on Drakes part and well he knows it and why. Its time to let this young man finish being rehabilatated, and grow from that, all this anger and hate spewed at him, what makes anybody any better when displaying this toward someone you've never met? People make mistakes, none of us are beyond them, some bad some even worse, what betters an individual is if they can be rehabilitated and move on, he has clearly shown a more humbled side., with all due respect, Oprah should have talked to Rihanna about why she turned around and attempted to do the very same to her boyfriend after Chris Brown, and why she's destroying her reputation, what made her do the things she did and allow herself to be photographed in those vacation pictures that were placed online., you see one individual can blamed for so much drama in another's life, after they have left that persons life, the person is left to take responsibility for thier own actions and those actions cannot be excused. The media keeps lying about thier relationship, people keep stupidly buying it and lending credit to it, and some riding on the backs of others don't even understand what's going on. mental abuse is one of the biggest examples of abuse there is, look to the masses for an example of that, its awful when someone is in your ear about something over and over again, thats enough to make anyone lose it, his psycologist is pretty good, because he's holding his own despite the pressures, that are thrown at him daily.they are equally responsible i feel, and should both be in the forgiving process!
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  • Dallas ... donna.r... 2012/08/22 14:31:10
    Dallas Newton
    Rihanna also started the physical abuse by taking off her spiked heel and beating him over the head with the heel.
  • addie 2012/08/22 07:05:03 (edited)
    No
    addie
    She obviously wants him. And I want him for her.
  • chamchamgal 2012/08/22 05:19:32
  • addie chamcha... 2012/08/22 07:07:49 (edited)
    addie
    Good for him! Whoever he is. lol
  • Dallas ... chamcha... 2012/08/22 14:35:44
    Dallas Newton
    Most men beat up on women in some form or fashion. Chris Brown is an easy target because he is famous. Obviously, the public doesn't care about women being beat upon, so what is their real agenda in trying to crucify this young man?
  • chamcha... Dallas ... 2012/08/23 01:48:09 (edited)
    chamchamgal
    Beating a women is not right regardless of Fame or not.
    Plus when you're a role model for people, ya your going to get a little extra attention.
  • Dallas ... chamcha... 2012/09/01 12:35:38 (edited)
    Dallas Newton
    Talk is cheap. Judges in this country are notorious for not locking up women beaters. I'm talking about severe crippling beatings. Often they even deny restraining orders. Why doesn't the public ever take action against these judges? Where is the outrage? Why does the public become so righteous when it comes to Chris Brown, but could care less about the rank and file women?
  • take care Dallas ... 2012/12/14 22:24:24
    take care
    A "REAL" MAN DON'T HIT ON A WOMEN. TRY ON SOMEBODY YOUR OWN SIZE/GENDER.
  • Dallas ... take care 2012/12/16 17:51:19
    Dallas Newton
    Well, most of the world must not have "real men" in it, since they are sanctioned by law and religion to beat women. Like I said "talk is cheap". And it is also safe to jump on Chris Brown, because it doesn't involve working for change and everybody else is piling on him. Women should not hit on men either. They should try somebody their own size/gender. Remember Rihanna hit him over the head with her spiked hill first.
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  • Cameron 2012/08/22 02:29:25
    Yes
    Cameron
    +3
    If you're more concerned about the person that attacked you than yourself, you have issues.
  • Dallas ... Cameron 2012/12/16 18:00:13
    Dallas Newton
    I think she was more afraid of the lynch mob mentality, and a knowledge of her provacative role in the affair.
  • Nomad Telepath A.M.O.R.C 2012/08/22 00:33:40
    No
    Nomad Telepath A.M.O.R.C
    +1
    She should be her ass is the one who is crazy
  • wpsegura 2012/08/21 17:55:14
    No
    wpsegura
    +1
    Why not forgive him, that is the best this to do. You forgive, but nevr forget
  • belinda baardsen 2012/08/21 17:52:58
    No
    belinda baardsen
    I think it is important to forgive the person/persons who have hurt you; for your sake--not just theirs. I believe this helps the healing to begin. This does not take away from what the perpetrator did to you--it's simply about whole healing: inside, and out. And as long as you hang on to anger--you hold yourself back. Letting go is not for wimps... it's tough to grow...and Rhianna is showing real maturity, and growth by focusing on the big picture..healing, forgiveness, and growth for both of them.
  • cageaikenz 2012/08/21 14:13:37
    No
    cageaikenz
    +1
    She was right , adding to the fact that she was injured she seems very kind (probably to fool the public )
  • Nat™ 2012/08/21 13:53:56
    No
    Nat™
    I feel her. I was in the same situation and I was mostly concerned for the guy who hit me because he's the one who's more in danger if he gets locked up. I wouldn't want that to be honest, I just kept away from him for a while.
  • addie Nat™ 2012/08/22 07:10:01
    addie
    You think the abuser is the one in more in danger because he can get locked up! You are a Moron!
  • Nat™ addie 2012/08/30 13:41:52
  • addie Nat™ 2012/08/31 04:26:57
    addie
    Okay, I will insult myself. I am an idiot for trying to reason with someone who is practically, pro-abuse of women.
    I mean since it is so minor an offense.
  • megan louise <3 2012/08/21 04:35:30
    No
    megan louise <3
    +1
    no one knows for sure what happend and why it happend therefore we all have no right to judge for all we know she coulda pushed him thast far! i love them both but gosh give it a break.
  • Merlin 2012/08/21 02:25:01
    Yes
    Merlin
    The word isn't anything nice. It's full-blown STUPID!
    Honestly, he beat her to where the entire world saw marks, bruises, and more. To worry about him and all that? Forget it!
  • LoungeKat 2012/08/21 02:19:55
    Yes
    LoungeKat
    ...and she has VERY low self esteem. I'm not saying it out of jealousy or meanness. She would be much better off thinking about her own well being in every way, needs, feelings over someone who turned her into a punching bag.

    Punishment and abuse does NOT mean love, Rhianna. Find out what messages you got from home that made you think and feel that you do not matter.

    Tell Chris that Sportmart has a sale on the heavy duty punching bags. He has more than enough money to get some! He should hook up with Mike Tyson for a group discount!
  • Cachae7 2012/08/20 22:57:25
    No
    Cachae7
    Obviously she still loves him, and if it weren't for public opinion, she'd probably still be with him too.
  • drdos1943 Cachae7 2012/08/22 03:27:45 (edited)
    drdos1943
    She also could be probably be dead, as has occurred in many instances. The best way to ratify an abusive relationship is not to have any relationship with each other again...ever.
  • Angela Chambers 2012/08/20 22:49:25 (edited)
    Yes
    Angela Chambers
    +3
    Dump his annoying, abusive ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dump annoying abusive ass
  • Cachae7 Angela ... 2012/08/20 22:59:30
    Cachae7
    +1
    Yeah... I think she needs to be reminded. A pic is worth a thousand words.
  • Dallas ... Angela ... 2012/12/16 18:02:41
    Dallas Newton
    This photograph looks doctored.
  • danira 2012/08/20 22:19:14
    No
    danira
    it must not have anything to do with forgiving but the way she loves him. They must be trully in-love
  • LoungeKat danira 2012/08/21 02:27:45
    LoungeKat
    ...at the expense of her having to be in pain and emotionally torn afterwards? No way, boo. This is not love until she's able to love and protect herself. People do show signs of violent tendencies before it actually happens full force. it's gradual,subtle crap that gets 'ya.

    Forgiveness is not quite on the radar because of those mixed feelings. She doesn't know one from the other.

    Self comes first. when basic needs are met (positive environment and self esteem/ love/ nurturing that helps one protect oneself growing into adolescence and adulthood,etc.) then it's more balanced. Obviously neither Rhianna, Chris or anyone who goes through this giving or on the receiving end had not gotten any positive messages at home.
  • addie danira 2012/08/22 07:10:58
    addie
    Yes, he obviously loves her very much. lol
  • Fisher 2012/08/20 20:59:41
    Yes
    Fisher
    +1
    Maybe Rihanna herself is too inmature. Maybe Chris is her first "true love"..and sometime that is hard for a female to get over with.
  • addie Fisher 2012/08/22 07:11:35
    addie
    The first swing would get me over it!
  • Erik 2012/08/20 20:46:24
    Yes
    Erik
    +1
    That Chris brown is such a clown and i would pay to open hand slap that punk!! His face just cries out "punch me " punch me" look at my skinny punk women beating face!!
  • Clare 2012/08/20 20:13:10
    Yes
    Clare
    I think she's just desperate
  • cestmonopinion 2012/08/20 16:51:14
    Yes
    cestmonopinion
    +1
    F* that woman beater and every woman beating SOB like him. Rhianna obviously has some self-esteem issues to even be thinking about that idiot.
  • Kibbles 2012/08/20 15:40:48
    No
    Kibbles
    We aren't the one forgiving, there's no such thing as to forgiving, you can't forgive anyone anymore than forgiven, that being said there is such a thing as foolishly forgiving. I think she took a more wise approach to it than emotional one. I respect her for it.
  • Tennessee3501 2012/08/20 15:09:23
    Yes
    Tennessee3501
    Although it is hard to imagine why, Rihanna clearly has some self esteem issues. She should remember that Sandra Bullock threw Jesse James out the door when he was caught cheating with his porn star mistress. She did not feel sorry for him then and she does not today. If he had raised a hand to Sandra, she would have had him sent to Guantanamo Bay for waterboarding. Then she would have had him go quail hunting with Dick Cheney and nobody would ever have heard from him again! Rihanna should be more like Sandra!

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