The “Umbrella” singer said that to Oprah Winfrey in a television interview broadcast on August 19. Rihanna said that after the abuse, she and Chris rebuilt trust and now they are close friends.
Rihanna when she was assaulted

Rihanna and Chris when they were still passionate

Chris Brown “high-kicked, lower-armed” Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party in 2009. Immediately after, Chris was given a 5-year suspended sentence, and his relationship with Rihanna ended in pain. After 3 years of not seeing each other, earlier this year the couple began to reconnect.

“We became close again and built trust again. We love each other and believe that if we try, things can change. The trouble is that I still love him. I can put on a cold face but that’s just the surface… I think Chris is the love of my life” – Rihanna shared.
Rihanna revealed that she still loves Chris