180: Borrowing vs Lending and The Rules of Consent

In this lively episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Roula confesses she’s wearing her son’s chunky necklace and admits she often raids her husband’s closet. The pair dive into the difference between borrowing and lending, exploring why taking something without asking feels like stealing and why consent matters for everyday items, not just relationships. Rosie challenges Roula on her habit of “borrowing” without permission and shares how her ex kept taking her clothes. They discuss respecting boundaries, returning items promptly and why some people are more possessive than others. The conversation also touches on whether the grass is really greener on the other side, the difference between jealousy and envy, and how acknowledging mistakes is better than a half‑hearted apology. This episode blends humour with relatable stories about personal belongings, family dynamics and accountability.Have you ever lent something that never came back? Tell us your borrowing horror stories or boundary wins, and don’t forget to follow the show on your favourite podcast app.🎙️ Topics We Covered:Borrowing vs. Stealing: Roula confesses to wearing her son's necklace without consent.The Invasiveness of Taking: Why taking a spouse's or child's clothing without asking feels like a massive breach of privacy.Consent Beyond the Bedroom: Why asking permission applies to everything, including clothes and even food off your plate.Possessiveness & Boundaries: Rosie's "borrowing triggers" stemming from past relationships.The Sincere Apology: Roula shares her non-apology apology method—taking accountability instead of just saying "I'm sorry."The "Grass is Greener" Theory: Debating whether the scientific facts back up why stolen food tastes better.Do you think Roula needs to apologise to Liam for wearing his necklace, or is "borrowing" from family fair game?Related episodes132: Sorry Not Sorry: The Truth About Wrong Apologies --------------------☕️ 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