Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The pair have reunited almost three weeks after Brown, 19, allegedly battered the "Umbrella" singer on Feb. 8, a source tells PEOPLE.

"They're together again. They care for each other," says the source. The on-again couple are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes.

Adds the source: "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves."

In its latest issue, PEOPLE reports that Brown called Rihanna on her 21st birthday one week ago. "He called to wish her happy birthday," a source told the magazine. "They've reached out to each other. It's been mutual."

Brown was booked by LAPD for making criminal threats but the case has not yet been presented to the District Attorney, who will ultimately determine which charges, if any, will be prosecuted.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20262240,00.html

What a stupid bitch!!! Sorry just my first reaction. :rolleyes:

What a stupid bitch!!! Sorry just my first reaction. :rolleyes:


I agree, but I guess this is a sign of an abused victim, denial.

Why am I not surprised??? :mad:

makes me sick!!

Psh, I heard. I guess she isn't too smart in the brains. I don't understand why some girls always go back to the *******. I just don't understand it. She IS a dumb bitch. I love her music, but wow. ohno:

Something tells me we are seeing the beginning of Whitney & Bobby, Part II. :mad:

I think we have the Whitney and Bobby of a new generation.

I heard this on the radio, a few days ago, that she wants him back, and didn't believe it. :( :( I was really hoping she wouldn't go back to him....

Dumbass.

this is just dissapointing coming from rihanna. i always thought she was better than that. guess that she's not as brave a person as everyone of us made her out to be. it is sad really. chris has not learned from his mistakes and neither has rihanna by going back to him. they are the tina and ike/ whitney and bobby of the next generation for sure.

as for chris, hearing or reading about him, or even hearing one of his records now makes me feel sick. i'll never see him in the same light, ever again. not only is he an abuser, but also naive and immature on his part.

Good Lord.
This is when her family should step in and tell her she's being stupid.

Big mistake sweetie.

This makes me so mad. I lost all respect for this girl. Not just because she deserves better, but cause a lot of young girls look up to her. She is setting the example that it's ok for your boyfriend to beat the crap put of you and then you take him back so he can do it again. So sad. I only hope her fans are smarter than her. :mad:

Good Lord.
This is when her family should step in and tell her she's being stupid.

Big mistake sweetie.
Not much chance of that. Her dad:
"I love my daughter with whatever road she takes. I'm behind her win or lose. I will be supportive. If that's the road she wants to choose, I'm behind her. I hope to see her soon. I talked to her after her birthday, and she told me she's OK."

very poor decision, but this probably doesn't have anything to do with her intelligence. victims of abuse are usually blinded and unable to see their situations from the same point of view as we do in this case. it's no reason to insult her character. she needs help.

Let's hope she sees the light and leaves. If not, the only light she'll be seeing is heaven's light because Chris had another bad day at the office.:(

Not much chance of that. Her dad:

I read that in the paper about an hour after i posted. :lol:

Unbelievable. Well, at least she got plenty of presents out of the deal. Nothing says I'm sorry i slapped you around like Guitar Hero.

;)

I read that in the paper about an hour after i posted. :lol:

Unbelievable. Well, at least she got plenty of presents out of the deal. Nothing says I'm sorry i slapped you around like Guitar Hero.

;)
:rofl:

very poor decision, but this probably doesn't have anything to do with her intelligence. victims of abuse are usually blinded and unable to see their situations from the same point of view as we do in this case. it's no reason to insult her character. she needs help.
I totally agree.

Calling an abuse victim a "stupid bitch?" Really? Wow.

It's unfortunately not surprising, many times people go back into abusive relationships as if nothing happened. I'm sure her family has stepped in privately, but most of the time in situations like this, family advice does zero good.

I totally agree.

Calling an abuse victim a "stupid bitch?" Really? Wow.
i'm glad someone agrees with me. it's at times like this when i think a fundamental psychology course should be required in all high schools. it may not create peace on earth, but i think there's too much lack of understanding in this world.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/why-do-abused-victims-stay/

Why Do Abused Victims Stay?

Emotional Reasons for Staying

Belief that the abusive partner will change because of his or her remorse and promises to stop battering
Fear of the abuser who threatens to kill the victim if abuse is reported to anyone
Insecurity about living alone
Lack of emotional support
Guilt over the failure of the relationship
Attachment to the partner
Fear of making major life changes
Feeling responsible for the abuse
Feeling helpless, hopeless and trapped
Belief that he or she is the only one who can help the abuser with his or her problems

Situational Reasons for Staying

Economic dependence on the abuser
Fear of physical harm to self or children
Fear of emotional damage to the children who need two parents, even if one is abusive
Fear of losing custody of the children because the abuser threatens to take the children if victim tries to leave
Lack of occupational skills
Social isolation and lack of support because abuser is often the victim’s only support system
Lack of information regarding community resources
Belief that law enforcement will not take him or her seriously
Lack of alternative housing
Cultural or religious constrains

Issues Specific to Women

Women, in particular, can experience hesitant and contradictory feelings and thoughts about the abusive partner and the relationship. These are some common victim reactions toward the abuser’s behavior—reactions that can keep the woman in the relationship:

Feels emotionally attached to the abuser, but also feels anger toward him which she denies
Is grateful toward the abuser for small acts of kindness and tends to explain away his violence
Is very attentive to the abuser’s needs with the mistaken belief that she will be able to anticipate his needs and prevent the beatings
Believes the abuser will change
Believes he needs her and feels guilty about leaving him
May use alcohol or other drugs to cope with the anxiety, fear or depression
Justifies the violence and feels responsible for it

even though not all victims of abuse fall under spell and go right back to their abuser, it's unrealistic to expect the majority of them to think rationally during the abuse or immediate aftermath. it's very easy for someone who has never been in an abusive relationship to read that list and say "i'm more reasonable than that, i can spot red flags and i'd leave as soon as he laid a hand on me." abuse isn't just bruises and hurt feelings. it alters judgment and reasoning without the victim realizing it.

Meh, if I hear about a girl doing something like that I'm going to call her a dumb bitch. Do I really think she's a dumb bitch? No, she's probably not, but I don't know her. I understand it may be about psychological issues. But that stuff right there is dumb bitchery and it angers me. Hopefully she DOES get help and realizes the mistake she's making.

It's hard for a girl to leave a guy when the SEX is good

LOL

I read that in the paper about an hour after i posted. :lol:

Unbelievable. Well, at least she got plenty of presents out of the deal. Nothing says I'm sorry i slapped you around like Guitar Hero.

;)
OUCH!! :brent