It’s unfortunate that during this time they both (rather than just Chris) didn’t lose their endorsements until the case was settled. We live in a society where we’re guilty until proven innocent when it’s supposed to be the other way around.

I wish them both happiness and success in their futures whether it be together or apart.

But what is her father suppose to do? Both my friend and Rihanna are making a choice. They are choosing to place that person in their life. They are choosing to place themselves in a dangerous situation. Nothing you say or do will make them see the light. They have to decide. It’s very frustrating. But I can understand Rihanna’s father. I do not agree with what either of them are doing. You can forgive someone without placing yourself back into the line of fire. “I understand it was an accident and a one time thing Chis/whomever, and I forgive you. However, I am choosing to not to put myself in a situation in which those kinds of “accidents” and “mistakes” are likely to occer” Tada!

But you can’t make the victim make that choice or say those words. In the end, these women are responsible for their own actions and choices, victim or not. All you can do is be there for them when/if they fall.

In regards to the endorsements, if the celebrity does not portray the image you are trying to achieve for your product, you change the celebrity or the image. Simple as that. If the companies decide Rihanna is not the correct face for what they are trying to put across, so be it. It’s their millions. I don’t buy the product for the celebrity anyway.

Sorry for the novel, Nina.

I apologize if you found that term offensive however I said it in reference to what I know from my share of friends and associates of bajan descent. ALL of which dislike “barbadian.” I never said all people who are from Barbados but I see where it might have caused offense. So for that I apologize.

“4. I am horrified that some people think she should be chastized for going back to Chris Brown. Are you serious? Abused women do not stay because of money or lack of. They stay because they are cowed and think they cannot do better/ live without the man who beats them. They stay because they truly believe their lives are worthless ….. and anyone, singer, actress or jane doe can fall victim (see that word VICTIM) to that frame of mind. Sure, she’s educated, has money and she can “do better”, but if she doesn’t hit the point where she sees what’s happening she will never walk away.
I wonder if any of you judging her decision have ever been abused”

I agree she fell victim to that sort of thought process if thats what she is thinking but that is not ALL women who end up thinking that way. She(as well as other women who stay in abusive relationships) could simply be thinking “Hey I love him and for that, Ill forgive him.” We dont know. Fact is that a lot of women stay not because they have no where to go but because they feel their emotions and bond with their mate is enough to be able to forgive them, doubting it’ll reoccur.

I havent really judged her decision because obviously we dont know the facts but personally, i dont think she should have returned to CB. She has money, she has places to go, she CAN do better. And if you consider that last statement a judgment I just want to let you know that I have been in a situation where I was verbally and physically abused, not by a spouse but by my father. I, at the time, didnt have anywhere to go and had to suck it up (because of my age, no job, no legal way to make ends meet on my own) Now things are fine, but if I find myself somehow in that situation again, I know I have options.