By: Audreyanna Garrett, Published Author & Features Editor

The media has not ceased to cover the every popular tragic ending of the two year relationship between female teen idol Rhianna and Chris Brown.

What was thought to be innocent teen love was halted due to domestic violence. What was a very common argument amongst relationships lead to a brutal fight.

Many speculated whether Rhianna provoked Chris Brown; this rumor was laid to rest during her special on 20/20.

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The fact that was never ignored nor denied was that Rhianna and Chris both grew up in homes where the witness domestic violence. I am sure Rhianna vowed that she would never marry a man like father and Chris did not wish to model his father’s actions toward his mother. The two fell victim to a situation that they both grew up in. It would be wrong to say either was entirely at fault for the situation. Although American morals would acclaim that Chris was extremely at fault because a man should never raise his hand to a woman; you have to question why Rhianna would allow her self to remain in a situation that unhealthy. She confirmed that the abuse exceeded 7 times and on average it takes battered women to endure at least 6 encounters of abuse before they leave.

TCM Readers, please be advised that love is not abuse. Love is not controlling. Recognize the signs and get out while there is time. Abuse is not one sided. We get easily wrapped up in the generalized perception of abuse as it is mainly targeted to women or only crucial when it happens to a woman; that is not true. Domestic violence is equally as awful whether it comes from a women or a man.

TCM Readers, please do NOT be scared to tell your story.

For more information on how to look for signs of abusive partners please visit http://www.drdaveanddee.com/ab.html.

For verification of information or to view all videos in their entirety please visit www.abcnews.go.com/2020.

Teen Chic Mag is proud to announce their first Chic Chick Reporter to cover the Boys section for us. We found our first Chic Chick Reporter Ebony on TWITTER and she is off to an awesome start. Ebony had no problem taking the task on of getting inside of the minds of guys.

Question of the Month:

How do you define your SWAG?

“Swag…I define my swag as the way I carry myself and differentiate from others. The way I wear my clothes, not the clothes that I wear, and the way I speak with such life and alertness in my voice. The way I get on the mic and let my words flow is true swag. Original and authentic, nothing I acquired from the bandwagon.”

“My swag can never really be defined. It just comes naturally; it flows and it helps me get a lot of girls.”

“It’s impossible to define something you were born with. I’ve always had it and it makes me who I am.”

“Just being 100% real. You can ball, you can stunt or both as long as you don’t get big headed or arrogant.”

“One word: Mind-blowing”

By: Audreyanna Garrett, Feature Writer

The phenomenal new book written by Steve Harvey has women all over the world hasting to book stores to get their copy.  This book was created to guide women into understanding men in general and educating women on why it is men do what they do in relationships. 

Harvey’s book is more or less a Handbook to dating men.  Understanding men, their make-up, their drive are key factors in participating in a successful long lasting relationship with them.  Chapter 3, titled  ”Three Things Every Man Needs” expresses the 3 key things that men want from a woman in a relationship. 

So ladies, if you have no clue maybe you should pick up the book.  This book is especially significant to ladies in their teens because it prepares you for the future.  It shapes your expectations early so you know what to look for in a gentleman; when to entertain a relationship and when to run from one.   

If I were a man I would read the book just to see what tales Harvey has unleashed and his viewpoint on the gender.  He is not bias in the novel at all.  Harvey does an excellent job of laying the information out there on the table and putting all of women’s incorrect methods and theroies in check. 

In Chapter 9 he introduces the point that men like standards.  He encourages all women who lack standards to obtain them.  Standards in a sense of boundaries not in a sense of demand.  He instructs women on who to obtain standards if you lack; what questions to ask your self; he suggests that we ponder the requirements of a partner so we know what to look for.

Harvey has done a marvelous job in taking a real issue for women and making it plain.  This book is easy to read and would be an asset to many.  I am sure thus far, the novel has impacted many lives.  I have my copy… Do you have yours?

By: Kelli Matthews, Intern

Now ladies, I know we have all had our share of good and bad relationships. It is understandable that all things just can’t be good. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying all relationships end badly but sometimes guys can bring you a little extra stress wondering if you’re there number one girl.  So the big question that I want to know is, are guys really afraid of commitment??? Take a look and see what I found out.

Do you think that most guys are afraid of commitment, which is why they’re such players sometimes?

“Yes and no but sometimes guys can’t help it because they get a lot of attention from other girls. So it’s hard for them to handle it and then on the other hand, it’s hard for some guys to make a commitment because it’s hard to stay in a long term relationship.”

“No, because we’re not afraid of anything. With commitment you have to deal with liability to the girl and hear you can’t do this and you can’t do that, so why be tied down when I can have the world.”

“Honestly, I don’t think most guys are afraid of commitment it’s just that, some guys just don’t want to settle down. Some guys like to have variety in their life but that’s usually the immature guys though.”

“I don’t think guys are afraid of commitment, I think their sexual desires require more options and when they have a variety, their desire is for filled to their satisfaction.”

By: Kelli Matthews, Intern

Guys can be so unpredictable. You can never tell what they’re really looking for in a girlfriend. Do you want a good girl, a bad girl or even a punk rock kind of girl? Well I guess if you don’t as you will never know; so that is exactly what I did and you will believe the crazy responses that I got…Enjoy! I asked 4 guys:

What qualities do you look for in a girlfriend?

“Smart! She has to be intelligent and has to have a good head on her shoulders. She has to be beautiful and not just pretty and she has to be clean fresh to def, it’s a must…Oh yeah, she also has to know how to cook.”

“Personality comes first, pretty face and good hair. She can be goofy but needs to know how to be serious at times.”

“She has to be mature and know what she wants out of life. I’m not saying she has to be model material but she gots to look good. She needs to be understanding, well proportion and good hair, that’s a must!”

“Ummm…some qualities that I look for in a girl are a great personality, one that knows how to keep herself up by keeping her hair done, smelling good and no ashy feet! I just want a cool girl that hates to argue.”

By: Kelli Matthews, Intern

As we all know February is the month for cupid to work his magic. This is when people decide to stay together, break up, or find that quick fix from being alone. But the QUESTION of the month is:

“Do guys expect gifts from their girlfriends on Valentine’s Day and if so what do they want? Is Valentine’s Day not considered at ‘girls’ holiday?“

Kris - 15
Yes, I do expect a gift of course for Valentine’s Day. It is a girl holiday but it’s basically an excuse for girls to get gifts.

Richard - 16
No, I don’t expect a gift on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a girlie holiday but guys have feelings too.

Shadi - 16
No, I don’t expect a gift at all on Valentine’s Day. I think it is a pure girl thing and that it is a ridiculous holiday; just another reason for a girl to get a gift!

Malcolm - 18
Yes, I kind of expect a gift because I always get one (LOL). I think that Valentine’s Day is a girl and guy holiday to celebrate love.

By: Madison Jones, Feature Writer

Boys sometimes send us girls the most confusing signals and because of that, Teen Chic Magazine has decided to ask guys the questions that we sometimes never have enough courage to ask.

Question of the Month?

How long do you have to be with a girl in order to buy her a Christmas gift and what would you like in return?

“I have to be with a girl for at least one month and I expect nothing but love back.”

“I would have to be with a girl for at least two weeks before I get her a gift  and she could get me cologne for Christmas.”

“It does not matter how long we are together for me to get her something for Christmas and I would not expect her to get me anything.”

“I would have to be with a girl for one month before I get her something for Christmas and she can get me whatever.”

“I would have to be with a girl for at least two months before I buy her a gift for Christmas and I would like for her to give me money.”

“It is no limit, I spoil my girlfriend but I would have to say about a day and she can give me anything from the heart.”