204: Why 'Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated’ Doesn’t Always Work - We Are Rethinking this Golden Rule

In this episode, Roula and Rosie tackle the classic saying: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Is it really the best advice—or is it more complicated than that? They discuss why people have different preferences, how respecting others’ boundaries matters more than assumptions, and why asking about needs and consent is key in relationships.From birthday gifts to everyday interactions, they explore the importance of kindness, respect, and awareness while highlighting that treating people how you want to be treated may not always work.🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways:Why “treat others how you want to be treated” can be misleadingRespect and kindness as the core of interactionsAsking for preferences in deep relationshipsNavigating incidental interactions with awarenessPractical examples: gifts, eye contact, everyday gestures✔️ Take our anonymous listener survey: rosieandroula.com/survey✔️ Support the show by buying us a coffee: rosieandroula.com/coffee✔️ Send us a voice note or message — we want to know YOU.✔️ Follow + rate the podcast — it helps the show reach more people like you.--------------------☕️ 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