Rihanna has opened up about her relationship with Chris Brown in the April issue of Elle UK . 

The singer reportedly tells the magazine that Brown, who assaulted her four years ago, has matured and is a changed man.  Rihanna explains, "Right now, that's just what we want, a great friendship, that's unbreakable."  She adds, "Now that we’re adults we can do this right.  We got a fresh start and we’re thankful for that."

She continues, "You don’t have that feeling with everybody so when you have it, you don't want to let go of it.  I would definitely say he is the one I have that kind of relationship with."

Rihanna doesn't consider herself to be a victim.  She tells the magazine that the gun tattoo on the right side of her torso is a symbol of empowerment she got soon after that 2009 incident.  Rihanna says, "Everybody wanted to know what was happening in my life. Is she a drug addict? No. Is she an alcoholic? No. Is she a victim? No."  The "Stay" singer notes, "That's why I got the gun. It was a symbol of strength. I'll never be a victim."

While she may not believe herself to be a victim, there is one thing Rihanna definitely wants to be -- a mom.  When questioned about where she sees herself in five years, the singer responds, "I will probably have a kid." 

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