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

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/08/17 16:00:00

Related Topics: Rihanna, Chris Brown, Oprah

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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.

"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

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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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gengen 2012/08/20 12:01:22

No

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The forgiveness is for her to be able to move on instead of being stuck in all the anger and resentment. You can forgive and not forget.

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McAustin 2012/08/20 07:54:11

No

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No, he did suffer a downfall for what he did and she dumped him. If she forgives him then there must be some reason she does.

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cherryphi 2012/08/20 03:20:42 (edited)

No

Forgiving is not condoning, and his behavior DOES merit concern. However, she was concerned to the detriment of her own safety i.e. how poor Chris might not be able to handle cleaning his own mess. That's a problem. So re-phrase the question to "is Rihanna an enabler" and I'll answer a big fat YES.

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PandahSixx 2012/08/20 02:20:22

Yes

I think she's insane for feeling sorry for someone who hurt her, but think about it: I mean most people wouldn;t actually go after Rihanna because of the way she portrays herself, and besides, She proably thinks that Chirs is the only on that cares about her

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george 2012/08/19 19:52:25

Yes

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What is wrong with her?

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/08/19 18:19:52

Yes

+2
MUCH BETTER MEN OUT THERE, RIHANNA!

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Anca 2012/08/19 17:53:57

Yes

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i would cut his balls off

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Proggy 2012/08/19 17:15:20

No

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sally 2012/08/19 07:56:22

No

I think it shows that she has a kind heart, afterall she's not holding a grudge or anything and she seems to want him to get some help for his rage and anger management issues. There's a difference between feeling sorry for someone and wanted to get back together with them. I doubt she wants to do the latter so I really don't understand why people are so angry about this issue. At least she won't have that dark cloud hanging over her overtime she sees him.

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no1ymfan 2012/08/19 05:50:14

Yes

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After what he did to her? He is one lucky SOB! Many guys get dumped for the smallest things, mean while Chris just beats her, she still likes him? No way. It's not even like he has his own headphones

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Proggy to no1ymfan 2012/08/19 17:16:23

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InoYamanaka 2012/08/19 04:47:47

Yes

Though...I'm not in a situation where I can talk. Not physical, but I was very verbally abusive to the one I love.

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cestmon... to InoYama... 2012/08/20 16:53:01

That's just as bad. I hope you got help.

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InoYama... to cestmon... 2012/08/20 19:16:01

Not really, I'm just trying to stop.

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mothermayhem 2012/08/18 23:47:27

No

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Forgiving is for the betterment of the forgiver. Supposedly eases the soul.

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C. C. Rider 2012/08/18 23:13:13 (edited)

Yes

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She still must be suffering the inferior complex of a woman who feels she deserved the beating. This is way too bad due to so many young gals look up to her.

Chris Brown is just one no talent big pig and that is all there is to it. I can not wait till he punches her out just one more time, and he will. MAYBE then she will realize this guy is just full of hate for women and his fetish for chairs, and now worry about herself and why she is even gave this ass a second glance after the first beating. IT is what he does, he may have mistaken her for a chair.

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strawberry 2012/08/18 23:05:43

Yes

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This has nothing to do with forgiving. Rihanna needs psychological help. She not only has drug and alcohol addictions, she is addicted to abusive men.

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joe mauro 2012/08/18 22:33:10

No

shes just another woman who is comfortable in a sado masacistic relationship

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AbDoU 2012/08/18 19:12:02

Yes

He was violent with her Maybe if he is really sorry he can be forgiven but not her to be concerned about him more than herself That's pretty Too mUch :D

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BerryColor 2012/08/18 19:09:48

No

If she ever gets back to him that would be too much

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Jada_Ringo 2012/08/18 18:16:58

No

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Don't you think she knows him a bit better than the media?

Maybe he really did need help. Maybe he actually does have mental issues.

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Sterling 2012/08/18 17:25:03

No

I don't want to justify what Brown did but it seems obvious that she instigated it.

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Mikey 2012/08/18 17:14:39

Yes

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The pig hit you. He'd do it again.

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BabyBonnieT 2012/08/18 13:40:23

Yes

•̸Ϟ•̸♥̸̨I am nt rihanna so I cud only speak 4 myself no man ever shud put there hands on a woman chris brown was wrong and yes he apologize 4 wat he did but if I was rihanna I wudn't even give him the light of day I wudn't even mention him it really shows dat she sum wat still cares about him wen she shud b concern about herself no I'm nt sayin' it's wrong 4 her 2 care bout chris brown, but wat he did her, 2 me I wud never 4give him mistakes do happen dis jus happens 2 b 1 mistake I wud never 4give chris brown if I was rihanna she jus needs 2 worry bout herself♥̸̨•̸Ϟ•̸

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OnyxRaven 2012/08/18 12:09:09

Yes

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It's not uncommon for abuse victims to feel guilt and even sympathy towards the abuser.

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.: LiVi :. 2012/08/18 12:02:27

No

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It shows goodness of character, open-heartedness and maturity to be so forgiving. Holding onto anger and resentment, and being incapable of forgiving others is unhealthy. Good for her for rising above such useless emotions.

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Cat 1017 to .: LiVi :. 2012/08/18 16:36:00

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I agree with u...Bitterness and anger is usless and destructive emotions....I like the way she thinks...Its healthy for her to let go and move on....

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Mack 2012/08/18 10:06:44

No

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I don't believe she really cares about Chris. It seems like a way for her to get good publicity and e.g. more sales. Chris Brown would be stupid to take her back. He should date as many other women as he likes and never talk to Rihanna again.

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Cat 1017 to Mack 2012/08/18 16:38:13

I can't follow your logic....She gets plenty publicity...I believe she realizes the futality of bitterness and anger...

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Mack to Cat 1017 2012/08/18 18:30:10

I don't think her career is as hot as it was before the incident. I think she's milking the past incident to get added mass appeal, on top of what she already has.

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Cat 1017 to Mack 2012/08/18 23:56:49

Believe or not, I've never listened to her music...I think others are more concerned how she's dealt with it, than she is about Brown....I think they are BOTH were young, impulsiive and lack enough maturity to deal with fame....But I like the way she doesn't overlook possible contributing factors for Browns behavior...Not excuses ,but contributing factors.....where he needs help...No bitterness....

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Mack to Cat 1017 2012/08/23 21:34:32 (edited)

Yeah but at whose expense? Brown put her and the incident way behind him and wants it to stay behind him, so that he can get back on top where he was. Now he has to put up with being analyzed by her of all people, internationally. If he's smart he'll keep his mouth shut and let her hang out there by herself.

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motherm... to Mack 2012/08/18 23:44:09

The public reaction here does not indicate good publicity.

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Cat 1017 to motherm... 2012/08/18 23:57:44

Isn't there a saying, any publicity is good publicity for entertainers?...

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Mack to motherm... 2012/08/23 21:39:44 (edited)

He should keep her behind him, never speak or work with her again and keep doing his thing. A domestic assault case is never good publicity, for any man.
She might get sympthizers but he would lose money.

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JingerJewels 2012/08/18 07:14:19

Yes

Because she is secretly back with Chris Brown

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Cat 1017 to JingerJ... 2012/08/18 23:58:12

Who knows...Maybe, its her choice....

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JingerJ... to Cat 1017 2012/08/19 08:01:14

True

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gvc 2012/08/18 03:51:31

Yes

She is an idiot! A dude is bashing your face in, and all you can think about is his well being? Get some self respect girl!

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Raphy 2012/08/18 03:30:28

No

Crazy love. Maybe she truly loves him

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