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Over the weekend, a fan sent Rihanna a direct message via Twitter seeking advice.

“Hey Rih, I hope it’s not a bad time to message. Just been down lately and wondering if you had any words of encouragement. Trust issues with men,” Twitter user @Jamar84 wrote to the Barbadian-born pop star. To her surprise, Bad Gal Riri answered her back, in a series of mature, and knowledgeable messages.