#32 What he said: A conversation with my guy friend



Today's Guy: Austen Jaye
Claim to fame: Acting
How I know him: I watch the webseries RoomieLoverFriends that he participates in as the character, Austin. Austin is the "nice guy" who started dating Tamiko, the main character, and later learned she has a male roommate, Jay. 

Topic: Life, Love and Relationships

Austen and I chatted for quite a while. The interview somewhat took off before I was prepared. It was very informal. I did not powder Austen with a lot of questions, but the conversation flowed freely. 

Austen is a funny and very down to earth guy. If you watch RoomieLoverFriends, it leaves you wondering if he is the character he plays. 

I was amazed at how much Austen and I agreed. After all, he's a SoCal guy and I'm a Southern gal. I thought for sure our precepts about dating, love and relationships would clash. I actually found myself agreeing with him more than not. That goes to show that you cannot judge a person by his/her labels. 

Austen and I tackled racial perceptions, love, and living your dream. Although the portion on race didn't quite make the cut for the video, it is important to explain how views of race can differ regionally. Whereas many Californians seemingly embrace multiculturalism, according to what Austen and one of my guy friends has said. Now here? In the South? The one-drop rule...rules... But we tend to embrace the Blackness more, I believe. Anyway, I may post that part of the discussion at another time.

Anyway, listen to the interview with Austen and see what he says about growing up in a two parent home, women calling men dogs, and trust in a relationship. 

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