Rihanna ‘holding back on romance’

Rihanna has been "holding back" on a relationship with Ashton Kutcher because she's been "badly hurt" in the past.

The singer fuelled rumours she was dating the actor after she was spotted leaving his Los Angeles bachelor pad at 4am last month. Some reports claimed they enjoyed an eight-week fling while others suggested their relationship was so serious Rihanna was joining the Kabbalah faith for Ashton.

Despite Rihanna insisting she is "happy and single", friends of the star claim she has been speaking to Ashton every day. She is reportedly scared to jump into anything serious with the Two and a Half Men star because of her relationship history.

"Ri's been holding back and not gushing too much," a source told UK magazine Grazia.

"Don't forget she's been badly hurt in the past and was mortified to be caught sneaking out of Ashton's house at 4am."

The Barbadian singer's boy troubles include her abusive relationship with Chris Brown who was charged for assaulting her.

It is also understood she wants to take it slow with Ashton following his split with wife Demi Moore.

"Apparently, Ri doesn't mind being photographed when she's out and about, but this is a very different situation and something she wants to keep private," a source said.

"Demi and Ashton are going through a very public heartbreak, so she's very conscious of not hurting anyone.

"Ri's into womanhood and not betraying your own, so while she knows Ashton's a single man, she's also aware that the divorce is yet to be finalised."