Rihanna, Chris Brown--Accepting Abuse?

Should Rihanna get back together with Chris Brown? Several years ago I volunteered in a Domestic Violence shelter here in Portland, Oregon. I heard about and saw a lot of ugly stuff. Go on line and see Rihanna's face--not an attractive sight and something no woman or girl should accept. The women I saw had their teeth knocked out. Their hair pulled out. Arms broken or burned. Is this how someone who is supposed to love you behaves? Is there any excuse? I don't think so!A man, or woman, might get mad with their boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse--but there are actions you CAN take that build your relationship rather than battering it into pieces. How about: zipping your lips so you don't let rip with cruel words? Or backing off, even walking away until you cool down? These are all ways to cope when your buttons have been pushed too far--and there are plenty more.What do you think? What do you do when you're mad? Abuse is never right--either verbal, physical or sexual. Have you learned to control yourself? Let me know your thoughts and I'll continue this conversation in my next blog. www.poppysmith.com