Rosie and Roula explore the awkward side of generosity in this short, high‑energy episode. Roula admits she feels uncomfortable around friends who are so generous that she never gets a chance to reciprocate: “They’re quicker than us because they don’t want us to pay them back.” She wonders how to deal with the imbalance when someone keeps giving. Rosie reflects that many of us treat kindness as a ledger—if you buy me dinner, I must get the next one—but turning relationships into transactions drains the joy out of giving. She suggests looking at generosity over the lifespan of a friendship: one person might give through money, the other through time, acts of service or emotional support. Both hosts agree that acknowledging someone’s kindness is crucial—no one wants to feel used or taken for granted. Roula argues that even the most generous people should occasionally let others give back, because reciprocity makes relationships stronger. Rosie describes the classic tug‑of‑war at the restaurant when two friends fight to pay the bill and proposes a simpler approach: say “thank you,” enjoy the gift and promise to treat next time. They close by urging listeners to examine why they want to be generous and to accept gifts without guilt.
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(generosity in relationships, balance in friendships, reciprocity, acts of service, paying for dinner, friendship boundaries, gratitude, self‑worth).
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