Loyal reader Zypher writes:

Understand that this is a VICTIM of abuse we’re talking about. Many victims return to their abusers, succumbing to the sick cycle that happens when they fool themselves into thinking their abuser won’t strike again. Many of these victims end up ultimately killed by their abusers because of their damaged mentalities. And it extends from victims history most times. Whatever the past circumstances that lowered their self esteem and allowed them to become involved with controlling/abusive men keeps them tied to men who drag them down, until they hit rock bottom.

Rihanna obviously has rock bottom in her future. It is at that point that she will learn.