Why lie? Ariel Bray reflects on her journey in LA, the differences between dating men & women, and the consequences of the truth coming out too late.👇 TIMESTAMPS0:00 – The pressure to have it all figured out0:45 – Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel1:09 – Moving to LA & surviving the chaos1:38 – Becoming a DJ + TikTok series2:05 – Exploring sexuality and feminine/masc style4:52 – Coming out in high school & finding community6:42 – Mark Wahlberg’s movie about her old school?!8:04 – Style struggles, queer presentation, and shopping for “two people”8:48 – Dating men vs. women: what’s different10:24 – Dating dynamics, emotional needs, and protection13:42 – Who are the better liars: men or women?15:40 – Dating a frat bro (and the booger wall saga)21:12 – The best friend plot twist and Facebook baby bombshell27:00 – The infamous church story35:00 – When he ghosts you… for church with his ex41:13 – Red Flag / Green Flag rapid fire47:54 – Where to follow Ariel Bray