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Brian Austin Green Says Tichina Arnold Told Him to Keep Their Connection Quiet — and the actor is now candidly reflecting on how that experience affected him emotionally.
During a recent appearance on Funny Knowing You, hosted by Deon Cole, Brian Austin Green shared an honest look back at his brief romantic involvement with Tichina Arnold. According to Brian, Tichina was very clear at the time that she wanted their relationship to remain private — a decision that stirred up unexpected insecurities for him.
Why the Secrecy Hurt
Brian explained that being asked to keep the relationship hidden was emotionally difficult, especially because he was already struggling with feeling out of place and not fully accepted within the cultural environment he found himself in at the time. Knowing that the woman he cared about didn’t want friends or people around her to know they were seeing each other only deepened those feelings.
While he acknowledged that Tichina eventually became more comfortable being open, Brian admitted that the foundation of secrecy made him question the health of the relationship. In hindsight, he believes it was flawed from the start because it didn’t begin with complete honesty.
Tichina Arnold’s Perspective
The conversation resurfaced after Tichina previously shared her own side of the story on the same podcast weeks earlier. She revealed that she chose to step away from the relationship after noticing what she felt was a pattern in Brian’s dating history. According to her, she believed he might ultimately settle down with a white woman, which led her to remove herself from the situation.
Tichina explained that this realization helped her understand she wanted to focus on dating Black men. However, she was careful to emphasize that her decision had nothing to do with Brian’s character, calling him a genuinely good person and expressing no ill will toward him.
More Than Just One Relationship
Brian didn’t stop there. He also touched on more recent chapters of his personal life, including reflections involving his high-profile ex, Megan Fox, and her much-talked-about relationship with Machine Gun Kelly. Much of the discussion was delivered with humor, showing Brian’s ability to laugh at his own past while still being open and self-aware.
Overall, the conversation offered a rare mix of vulnerability and comedy — giving fans a deeper look at Brian Austin Green beyond the headlines and reminding listeners that even celebrity relationships can leave lasting emotional marks.
