Celebrities have a tendency to break up and occasionally get back together. However, I think this recent rekindled relationship has stirred up the most controversy. Chris Brown and Rihanna are reportedly back together again. For those of you who don't know, let me give you the break down of their relationship history, to give you a better idea as to why there would be this controversy.
2007 - Chris Brown and Rihanna first got together to form singles "Umbrealla" and
"Cinderella."
2008 - The chemistry between the two was undeniable at the 2008 Grammys and they
announced their relationship in May.
2009 - Rihanna brought Chris to Barbados to meet her parents.
- At the 2009 Grammys they announced they would not be performing together, due
to a 'car accident', but later it was shared that it was due to an argument let ended
in Rihanna being beaten by Chris Brown.
- Brown turned himself in and only received 5 years of probation, violence
counseling and community service
2011 - Brown's temper hasn't seemed to subside, as he threw a chair through a studio
window when he became upset about the constant domestic violence questioning.
- Rihanna and Brown started to follow eachother on Twitter, which also caused some
concerns, to say the least.
2012 - Rhianna and Brown reunite to do singles "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up the Music"
and shortly after are back together.
So, after an apparent long and 'bumpy' history, the two are romantic once again. I have to say, I was quite shocked to see she took him back. On the other side I, nor anyone else, knows entirely what goes on between the two of them and who they both are as individuals. Personally, like Rihanna, I am quite a forgiving person. I can not hold a grudge and I believe that people make mistakes and they should not be help to them for the rest of their lives. However, I have not been in a situation like Rihanna (thank goodness), so I can't honestly say if I would be that forgiving in her situation.
I watched a video of Oprah interviewing Rihanna and as upset as Rihanna gets, it only seems to be about her concern for Chris Brown. She states the hardest part was losing a best friend and all she wanted to do was protect him. It almost appeared as though she was somewhat understanding of what had happened and she just wanted to get him 'help'. She did state it was very painful and embarrassing to have that exploited all over the media, but she just didn't want people to see him as a "monster" but to see him as someone who needs help. Some may call this being naive and young minded, but I think for Rihanna to handle it the way she did and the way she is, is one of the most courageous things a person could do. She managed to keep her head up high and maintain her success and fame as a singer. Despite the recent controversy and negative feedback she may have gotten, she doesn't let that get to her and continues to live her life the way she feels is right. Her dad even approves of her rekindled relationship with Brown. If that is true, then there is definitely some inside facts we are missing, good ones to be exact.
I think that Rihanna knows what she is doing and knows how to take care of herself, especially after what she has been through. I also think for someone to take someone back after experiencing domestic violence signifies that there must have been something there that was stronger and so much more powerful than what had happened, otherwise how could she take him back? With this said, I think the media should cool down on the criticism and let the two rekindled love birds do what they please because clearly what anyone says won't make a difference anyways, so what is the point? None of us are them, so no one can ever truly know how they both feel and what goes on between them now. They both clearly have some unresolved feelings, so I think it's good they are figuring them out, no matter what the outcome is. One of the hardest things emotionally and mentally is to always wonder 'what if..."
What's your take? Would you be able to take someone back after experiencing that? How do you feel about them getting back together?
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ReplyDeleteHey Corinne!
ReplyDeleteI guess my view on this whole Chris Brown and Rihanna "controversy" is -- to each their own! Like you said, what is displayed in the media is not the whole story with every true fact and detail. The media obviously tries to make the story out to be as appealing as they can for the sake of viewers (and if they need to tweak it or add some random false details in to make it juicier - they will)! Really, the pop culture media is a disgrace! But I guess that's the name of the game when you're famous and you have to endure the constant spotlight.
I'm not sure if I would take Chris back? He apparently has some anger issues and those type of things just don't disappear overnight! An abusive relationship is horrible and as everyone always hears also extremely hard to get out of! I would hope Chris changes his ways and Rihanna understands the possible consequences and repercussions of her actions. Although, who knows -- maybe they are doing this as a publicity stunt ... We've seen it recently with the Twighlight couple.
Regardless, I guess whatever makes them happy. Just more gossip in the tabloids for us to discuss over “tea”! HAHA!
Yet again, I suppose that is possible they may be doing this as a publicity stunt. However, for me personally, there is no money in the world you could give me to get back with an ex that beat me, if I don't even want to look at him, never mind 'fake' date him. I think Rihanna also has more respect for herself than this, at least I hope so. So, in this case I don't think that they are doing this as publicity stunt. Keep in mind they also hide their relationship for awhile before it was announced and I think if it was a stunt they would have announced it ASAP.
ReplyDeleteYour point about is essentially being more gossip to discuss, it definitely the end result. I also think it is what the tabloids are aiming for and clearly they succeeded in this case.