EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 17 MIN
139: Friendships: When to Hold On & When to Let Go
from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows
Friendships are beautiful, but they’re also complicated. In this episode, Rosie & Roula dive deep into the realities of maintaining friendships as adults. Why does it often feel one-sided? Why are we afraid to talk about our needs? And when is it healthier to walk away rather than hold on?From “seasonal friendships” to the fear of confrontation, jealousy, unmet expectations, and whether conflicts in friendships are truly repairable, this episode voices what many of us feel but rarely say out loud.✨ If you’ve ever felt left out, hurt, or unsure about where you stand with a friend—you’re not alone.What you’ll hear in this episode:The silent struggles of adult friendshipsOne-sided effort: what happens when you’re always the initiatorFear of confrontation & losing friendsSeasonal vs. lifelong friendshipsIs it okay to walk away without an explanation?Can friendships survive conflict?Keywords (SEO): adult friendships, friendship struggles, one-sided friendship, how to maintain friendships, friendship jealousy, when to end a friendship, seasonal friendships, toxic friendships, friendship conflict, Rosie and Roula podcast--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast
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Friendships are beautiful, but they’re also complicated. In this episode, Rosie & Roula dive deep into the realities of maintaining friendships as adults. Why does it often feel one-sided? Why are we afraid to talk about our needs? And when is it healthier to walk away rather than hold on? From “seasonal friendships” to the fear of confrontation, jealousy, unmet expectations, and whether conflicts in friendships are truly repairable, this episode voices what many of us feel but rarely say...
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