This week saw Rihanna break her silence regarding that-incident with her now ex-boyfriend - Chris Brown. During the interview (with abc's Diane Sawyer), she implied that it wasn't the first time Brown had hit her. And she also acknowledged her mistake in getting back with him, in the first few weeks after the assault.
The whole situation got me wondering why we often, stay in relationships, that make us feel nothing but sadness? Is it that within us all, lies a secret fear of being alone? Do we possess an inner emptiness - which we believe, can only be filled with the attentions of another person - even if, that person is bad for us? Do we sometimes, hopelessly cling on, when there's really nothing worth clinging onto?
Or do we simply believe that life is more bearable, if we have someone to share the up's and downs with? The problem with that theory is, the downs are more often than not, caused by the person your in the relationship with.
At least she left. It was probably a management decision though. They know she's a role-model for many young women. She couldn't stay, it would have sent out such a bad message to other women who may find themselves in similar situations.
We shouldn't feel the need to be with just anybody should we? - better to seek the right somebody, or be alone - no?
She claims to be stronger, wiser and more aware. And in speaking-out, she's become a powerful advocate for victims of domestic violence. One things-for-sure, the next guy she dates, will think twice before messing with her.
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