We’re all shocked about Chris Brown and Rihanna‘s reconnection…but how does love and relationship expert Patti Stanger feel about things?

This best-selling author and the star of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker weighs in…

Are the two singers baby-stepping their way back together? It’s not clear. But if they are headed for relationship round two, my advice is to keep things as private as possible.

Why’s that, Patz?

hough most women would tell Rihanna to run for the hills, her heart may be pulling her in the other direction – and that’s a powerful organ to ignore.

We have all loved a guy we know has issues. Despite popular opinions, until we give it a final try, the relationship will always be in the “what if” stage. In order to get that out of her system, Rihanna can take Chris back in stride – but watch it closely with her circle of friends and family. Together they can see if Chris has, in fact, changed.

I hope so…for Rihanna (and her face’s!) sake….

Read more of Patti’s thoughts HERE!

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