Frank Love on Relationships
Frank Love raises the question, how much of what you read or hear about other people’s romantic relationships do you actually believe? Frank revisits his discussion of the relationship of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.
I never believe the hype. Often times you will receive one side of the story. Its always more. Check me out at http://www.blackconvo.com. Sign up and make a post about what ever it is on your mind.
I have a friend who was a very successful individual. Who was prosecuted because of the unjust slant involving women/men domestic disturbances. He was attacked by his wife, he attempted to restrain will holding a glass he had been drinking out of. During the tussle, the glass broke and they both were cut. She admitted that she attacked him and it was an accident. But he still did five years in prison (no priors) and lost everything he had worked for. So yes, the men are often falsely accused.
You seemed to have captured my sentiments on the relationship. I am hesitant to admit that I actually tuned into the show “Being Bobby Brown”. It was like a train wreck you couldn’t turn away from. It was this exposure into their private life that showed Bobby as being the more stable and reasonable of the pair.
We live in a society where women are often times automatically viewed as the victim or as the good-girl-turned-bad. This is unfortunate because it prevents growth and insight for the woman. As I’ve heard Tony Robbins put it, women are notorious for validating other women’s pathologies.
You point out that Whitney told Oprah Bobby was jealous, but failed to acknowledge that she told Diane the same thing. At which point Bobby interrupted the interview.
You also failed to point out that while Whitney told Diane Bobby didn’t hit her, she told Oprah THE SAME THING. She said he wasn’t physically abusive – she didn’t consider his behavior as abuse – it’s just that most people consider what she described as abuse – and it is.
Then you say that Whitney said Bobby cheated on her(which Bobby admits too), then suggest that it’s her fault or she deserved it?
9 comments
DANIEL S. M.
May 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Yea; he’s TOTALLY innocent!!! Her downward spiral had NOTHING to do with his downward spiral, and wanting company in his gutter!!!
Yea; no accountability nor responsibility for how ones actions/choices/life acts on anothers – most often those who they love!!!
Kataurus B.
May 28, 2012 at 12:49 PM
I never believe the hype. Often times you will receive one side of the story. Its always more. Check me out at http://www.blackconvo.com. Sign up and make a post about what ever it is on your mind.
Donna F.
May 28, 2012 at 3:48 PM
What about how sick was he =)
Dr.Barbra R
May 28, 2012 at 7:32 PM
He grew up in my neighborhood.
While he was into bad things, no one can make you do anything that you don’t want to do.
Troy Lard
May 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM
I have a friend who was a very successful individual. Who was prosecuted because of the unjust slant involving women/men domestic disturbances. He was attacked by his wife, he attempted to restrain will holding a glass he had been drinking out of. During the tussle, the glass broke and they both were cut. She admitted that she attacked him and it was an accident. But he still did five years in prison (no priors) and lost everything he had worked for. So yes, the men are often falsely accused.
Dr Rose M.
May 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM
You seemed to have captured my sentiments on the relationship. I am hesitant to admit that I actually tuned into the show “Being Bobby Brown”. It was like a train wreck you couldn’t turn away from. It was this exposure into their private life that showed Bobby as being the more stable and reasonable of the pair.
We live in a society where women are often times automatically viewed as the victim or as the good-girl-turned-bad. This is unfortunate because it prevents growth and insight for the woman. As I’ve heard Tony Robbins put it, women are notorious for validating other women’s pathologies.
Stephanie H.
May 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM
The last time he was asked, he responded “It’s my prerogative.” Do you feel it has changed throughout these years?
Lorraine
May 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM
You point out that Whitney told Oprah Bobby was jealous, but failed to acknowledge that she told Diane the same thing. At which point Bobby interrupted the interview.
You also failed to point out that while Whitney told Diane Bobby didn’t hit her, she told Oprah THE SAME THING. She said he wasn’t physically abusive – she didn’t consider his behavior as abuse – it’s just that most people consider what she described as abuse – and it is.
Then you say that Whitney said Bobby cheated on her(which Bobby admits too), then suggest that it’s her fault or she deserved it?
Bobby earned his reputation.
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