EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 18 MIN
146: Kindness or Control? Why Kindness Might Not Be What You Think
from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows
Not everything that looks like kindness is kindness. In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we debate whether a husband’s birthday “gift” is generous or just lazy, and celebrate a mum who set a bold boundary that turned out to be the most thoughtful move of all.We explore how kindness gets confused with people pleasing, how boundaries can actually strengthen relationships, and why gifts sometimes say more about the giver than the receiver.💬 Share your thoughts - do you think boundaries are a form of kindness?Related Episodes130: What Makes a Good Person, And Why "They've Got A Good Heart" Isn't Enough🔑 kindness vs control, setting boundaries, people pleasing, gift giving mistakes, parenting boundaries, kindness in relationships, emotional intelligence, how to say no kindly, parenting podcasts, mindful living--------------------☕️ 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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Not everything that looks like kindness is kindness. In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we debate whether a husband’s birthday “gift” is generous or just lazy, and celebrate a mum who set a bold boundary that turned out to be the most thoughtful move of all. We explore how kindness gets confused with people pleasing, how boundaries can actually strengthen relationships, and why gifts sometimes say more about the giver than the receiver. 💬 Share your thoughts - do you think boundarie...
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